Key Accounts Agronomist: Growth & ROI Champion

Verdesian Life Sciences; South Dakota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences seeks a Business Development Agronomist – Key Accounts to support growth across specialty fertilizers and biologicals in the Midwest. You will build trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders, lead product launch plans, and translate field data into ROI narratives to accelerate adoption.

You bring 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales, strong presentation and data-driven consulting skills, and the ability to travel as needed to support key accounts and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agronomy, technical sales, or product development within crop inputs.
• Credibility with technical audiences and ability to influence through data.
• Solid grasp of field research design and trial interpretation.
• Strong business acumen linking product performance to customer economics.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Valid driver's license and travel flexibility.

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 experience

Technical sales

Data-driven approach

Presentation skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences seeks a Business Development Agronomist – Key Accounts to support growth across specialty fertilizers and biologicals in the Midwest. You will build trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders, lead product launch plans, and translate field data into ROI narratives to accelerate adoption.

You bring 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales, strong presentation and data-driven consulting skills, and the ability to travel as needed to support key accounts and