Key Accounts Agronomist: Growth & ROI Champion

Verdesian Life Sciences; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking a Business Development Agronomist for Midwest markets. You will support our Key Account team, building trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders, leading new product launch planning, and translating field trial data into compelling ROI stories that accelerate adoption.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales within crop inputs, with strong presentation skills and a consultative, data-driven approach to customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales within crop inputs.
• Data-driven, consultative engagement with customers.
• Strong understanding of field trials and ROI interpretation.
• Ability to link product performance to customer economics.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM tools.
• Must have valid driver''s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Key Account Managers to grow specialty fertilizer and biologicals penetration.
• Build relationships with customer R&D, agronomy, and technical services teams.
• Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches (positioning, trials, training).
• Design and interpret field trials, translating results into ROI narratives.
• Create sales enablement tools (talk tracks, tech sheets, competitive positioning).
• Present at customer meetings, field days, and industry events.
• Identify new pipeline opportunities across crops, geographies, and segments.

Skills

Agronomy sales

Technical credibility

Field trial design

Customer economics

Presentation skills

MS Office & CRM

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Agronomy

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking a Business Development Agronomist for Midwest markets. You will support our Key Account team, building trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders, leading new product launch planning, and translating field trial data into compelling ROI stories that accelerate adoption.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales within crop inputs, with strong presentation skills and a consultative, data-driven approach to customer engagement.