Regional Sales Agronomist (IL or KS)

AgroLiquid is dedicated to achieving our vision of becoming a recognized leader in innovative agriculture, and our agronomy team plays a critical role in helping growers and retail partners get the most from AgroLiquid’s industry-leading crop nutrition products and programs. Through practical product recommendations, technical support, training, and regionally relevant field research, our Regional Sales Agronomists help ensure our products are positioned for successful outcomes across a wide range of crops, soils, and growing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Agronomist-

• 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, etc.
• 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.

Travel – average 70% (higher during peak season / less during off-peak).

Follow all safety policies, procedures and protocols at all times.

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Assist with special projects as directed.

Additional misc duties as deemed necessary by management.

What We Offer:
We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from employment to retirement.

We offer:

• Base Salary that accurately captures the skills, experience and goals of the candidate,
• Commission program
• Bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Flexible Spending
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off/holidays
• Tuition Program to support continued learning
• Training and Development
• Sales Incentive Trip to recognize and award excellence in the field

What we’re looking for:

• 4 year degree in agriculture or equivalent experience
• Possess and maintain CCA/PCA certification
• Successful time management driven by self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & presentation)
• Great attitude and customer service skills
• Financial budget planning & management experience
• Proficient computer skills (ex: ERP, Microsoft Office programs)
• Clean driving record
• 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

Our company culture is guided by our five core values: Authentic, Passionately Engaged, Servant Leader, Committed to Greatness and Humbly Confident. This creates an environment of empowerment, autonomy and collaboration. If these values align with your intrinsic needs, AgroLiquid is the place for you!