Business Development Agronomist (Key Accounts)

Verdesian Asia • , IA

1d • $125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an outgoing, agronomically credible Business Development Agronomist to support its Key Account team and drive growth across specialty fertilizers and biologicals. This customer-facing role builds trusted relationships with research and development, agronomy, and technical services stakeholders; leads new product launch planning; and turns field-trial data into compelling return-on-investment narratives that accelerate product adoption. The position is based in the Midwest, with location options in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota; or Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in agronomy, technical sales, or product development within crop inputs.
• Credibility with technical audiences and the ability to influence through data.
• Solid understanding 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 flexibility to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field.
• Experience with specialty fertilizers or biologicals.
• Background supporting key accounts or strategic distributor relationships.
• Experience developing technical sales or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Key Account Managers to grow specialty fertilizer and biologicals penetration.
• Build relationships with customer research and development, agronomy, and technical services teams.
• Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches, including positioning, trials, and training.
• Design and interpret field trials, translating results into return-on-investment narratives.
• Create sales enablement tools, including talk tracks, technical sheets, and competitive positioning.
• Present at customer meetings, field days, and industry events.
• Identify new pipeline opportunities across crops, geographies, and segments.

What This Job Offers

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