Agronomics Specialist

SiteOne Landscape Supply • San Diego, ON

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About The Position

The Agronomic Specialist helps customers achieve measurable results through agronomic consultation, technical expertise, product recommendations, and exceptional service. The role supports customer success and business growth by serving as a trusted advisor to growers, landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, account managers, and branch teams. The specialist provides field-based agronomic support across an assigned territory, working with sales representatives, branch managers, and regional leadership to increase customer value and strengthen long-term business relationships. Travel throughout the territory may reach 60% of the time, with a strong field presence across Palm Desert, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Hawaii.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is a national distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada, serving green industry professionals with products including irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies. The company emphasizes customer experience, associate development, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of experience in agronomy, horticulture, turfgrass, crop consulting, landscape management, agricultural sales support, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science, Turfgrass Management, Agricultural Science, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on fertilizers, plant nutrition, soil health, turf management, pest management, and irrigation practices.
• Conduct field visits to evaluate plant, turf, and soil conditions and develop corrective action plans.
• Interpret soil tests, tissue analyses, and water quality reports and make actionable recommendations.
• Diagnose plant health issues, including nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insects, environmental stresses, and cultural challenges.
• Develop agronomic programs tailored to customer needs and growing environments.
• Partner with sales teams to identify opportunities and provide technical support throughout the sales process.
• Deliver product demonstrations, field trials, and recommendation programs that support customer adoption.
• Educate customers and internal teams on best management practices, product innovations, and industry trends.
• Stay current on industry research, university extension recommendations, and emerging technologies.
• Work with sales representatives, branch managers, and regional leadership to support growth initiatives.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory, potentially up to 60% of the time, and maintain regular engagement with customers, branch leadership, and sales teams.
• Conduct customer visits, coach product knowledge, support negotiations, and drive market share growth across assigned markets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible associates.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• DailyPay availability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Associate referral program.
• Company apparel and work boot vouchers.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training and business certifications.
• Free counseling services and Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed