Grower Relations Specialist

Semios•Central Valley (historical), CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Semios is seeking a highly knowledgeable and motivated agronomy professional, as a Grower Relations Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role by educating and sharing insights on agronomic solutions with customers and prospects. This position requires significant community engagement and travel throughout the state to provide expert knowledge and support. This role supports the Sales team by providing technical agronomy knowledge, customer education, and in-season support to drive adoption and success of Semios solutions. You’re driven by purpose and motivated by work that matters. You’re looking for more than a role, you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company solving real-world challenges to improve how farming works, today and for the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, horticulture, viticulture, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technical agronomic support or a related field within the agriculture industry.
A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
Strong understanding of crop production cycles and best management practices.
Experience with irrigation systems, scheduling, and monitoring.
Experience with both on-farm sensors and remote sensing data applications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to interpret agronomic and sensor data to support recommendations.
Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Experience with product training and educational content development.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally (Sales, FS, Product, CSS)

Nice To Haves

Preferable CCA certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring
Other relevant certifications such as CAIS and/or CID are encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in local community events and agricultural gatherings.
Serve as a resource and collaborative partner for growers, advisors, and retailers.
Educate potential clients on agronomy practices and Semios + Agworld products.
Share industry insights and trends related to agronomy.
Conduct consultations and field visits to assess and address customer needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
Provide tailored solutions and recommendations based on customer-specific challenges.
Serve as an in-season resource and consultant supporting customers with subject area & product related questions.
Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales meetings and product demonstrations.
Product demonstrations will include data collection and trial management with a full customer review at the end of the season.
Support installation verification and field validation of Semios solutions (traps, MD, irrigation, etc.)
Assist with troubleshooting basic field issues and escalate when needed
Support data interpretation from Semios Hub (weather, traps, soil moisture)
Gain an in-depth understanding of Semios + Agworld’s agronomy products.
Train internal sales teams on product features, benefits, and applications.
Stay updated on new product developments and industry advancements.
Contribute to the development of after-action reports and strategic plans.
Participate in regular meetings with sales teams and other specialists to review performance and strategize for upcoming seasons.
Help develop and refine products and services based on market feedback.
Lead webinars, workshops, and training sessions related to best management practices in crop production.
Support development of educational materials, including whitepapers, case studies, and technical guides.
Provide monthly regional updates and end-of-season reports to customers.