Regional Sales Agronomist

AgroLiquid; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AgroLiquid is seeking a Regional Sales Agronomist to combine agronomic expertise with field research and product recommendations across multiple regions. This role supports growers and sales teams, translating research into practical crop solutions and driving business growth.

The position involves developing training programs for sellers, coordinating with Sales, Marketing and Research, and leading field demonstrations to validate product performance in diverse soils and climates.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in agriculture or equivalent experience
• Possess and maintain CCA/PCA certification
• Time availability to travel up to ~70% seasonally
• Financial budget planning & management experience
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Teach product usage and agronomic benefits with emphasis on nutrient functions and soil health.
• Lead regional field research through contract studies and field demonstrations with Sales and Regional Managers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Research to create product/crop usage materials.
• Coordinate training programs to ensure sellers have up-to-date agronomic knowledge.
• Communicate field performance and updates back to Corporate; provide written customer information.

Skills

Nutrient knowledge

Soil health

Microbiology

Product knowledge

Field diagnostic skills

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Budget management

Education

4 year degree in agriculture

CCA/PCA certification

Tools

Field demo procedures

Budget planning tools

Job description

AgroLiquid is looking for a Regional Sales Agronomist who can bring agronomic expertise into the field—helping growers and sales teams make informed decisions that drive crop performance and business growth. There is a position open in Kansas and Illinois.

This role blends technical agronomic support, field research, and product recommendations with hands‑on training and collaboration across Sales and Research teams. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving real‑world crop challenges, sharing their knowledge with others, and turning agronomic research into practical solutions that help growers succeed.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of nutrient functions, soil health and microbiology to be able to effectively teach the advantages and proper usage of the products.
• Thorough knowledge of product uses and characteristics.
• Ability to place products for successful outcomes in variety of soils and climates.
• Know, understand, and have ability to make majority of product recommendations in area.
• Field diagnostic skills – able to diagnose crop injury causes and ascertain what are legitimate product performance issues or if other field conditions are responsible.
• Lead & coordinate regional field research through contract research, experimental, and Field demo procedures in cooperation with Sales Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers.
• Knowledge of typical conventional programs in area and costs associated with programs.

Trainer

• Develop innovative training programs to ensure sellers have the product/agronomic knowledge and skills to grow their business.
• Assist in the sales and promotion of products by conducting needed product and customer meetings with the sales dept.
• Ensure that key elements of the brand strategy are executed in the field.
• Work with the NCRS research team and company chemist to be an effective liaison between research and Sales Account Managers and Retail Partners.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Research teams to contribute to the creation of effective product and crop usage brochures and guides, newsletter articles, and advertising materials.
• Administrative-Responsible for gathering information and communicating back to Corporate – Ensuring that we know how products are performing in the field is paramount.
• Providing written information is the best customer service tool. Clear communication helps us make swift decisions and keeps customers satisfied. Pictures help in many situations also.
• Communicates company culture to Sales Account Managers and Area Managers to create mutually beneficial relationship.
• Gather information and make resolution recommendations for product performance issues as they arise.

Business

• Successfully communicate (written & verbally) for presentations, reporting, & interpersonally.
• Manage, maintain and align to financial budgets and expenses.
• Accurately create financial projections and business plans.
• Efficiently and effectively manage time driven by self-motivation.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in agriculture or equivalent experience
• Possess and maintain CCA/PCA certification
• Successful time management driven by self-motivation
• Great attitude and customer service skills
• Financial budget planning & management experience
• Ability to stand; sit; lift; squat; stoop and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Available for travel as much as approximately 70% of the time seasonally when needed

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nutrient functions, soil health and microbiology
• Thorough knowledge of product uses and characteristics
• Ability to place products for successful outcomes in variety of soils and climates
• Field diagnostic skills to diagnose crop injury causes and ascertain product performance issues
• Innovative training program development for product/agronomic knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Successful time management driven by self-motivation
• Financial budget planning and management

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading regional field research through contract research, experimental, and Field demo procedures
• Knowledge of typical conventional programs in area and associated costs
• Experience working with Sales, Marketing, and Research teams on product and crop usage materials
• Experience creating financial projections and business plans