Business Development Agronomist – Key Accounts

Verdesian Life Sciences

Business Development Agronomist supporting Key Accounts with agronomic expertise to drive revenue in specialty fertilizers. Engaging R&D stakeholders and executing product launches collaboratively across teams.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Key Account team by leveraging deep agronomic expertise to grow revenue and demonstrate ROI through customer engagement.
Partner with Key Account Managers to develop and execute account strategies that expand penetration in specialty fertilizers and biologicals.
Build trusted relationships with customer R&D and agronomy teams to identify needs and position solutions.
Support go-to-market readiness for new product launches with positioning and trial plans.
Design and interpret field trials and translate results into clear ROI narratives.
Create and deliver sales tools to assist KAMs and key retail partners.
Coordinate product placement and agronomic protocols with account stakeholders.
Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory to align customer needs with product capabilities.
Identify new opportunities within assigned key accounts and document next steps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in agronomy, technical sales, product development, or customer-facing roles within crop inputs (fertility, biologicals, crop protection, seed, or related).
Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with technical audiences (R&D, agronomists, consultants) and influence decisions through data.
Working knowledge of field research principles, trial design, and interpretation of agronomic results.
Strong business acumen with ability to connect product performance to customer economics/ROI.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
Outgoing, relationship-driven style with proven ability to connect across a broad range of audiences and roles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); comfort using CRM tools.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

agronomytechnical salesproduct developmentfield research principlestrial designdata interpretationcustomer economicsROI analysisspecialty fertilizersbiologicals

Soft Skills

presentation skillsfacilitation skillswritten communicationrelationship-buildinginfluencing skillsbusiness acumencustomer engagementcollaborationoutgoing personalitytrust-building