Regional Agronomist - Pacific Northwest

Tessenderlo Kerley•Burley, ID

23h

About The Position

The Regional Agronomist supports Tessenderlo Kerley’s Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul sales teams in expanding market share and developing markets for company products in the Pacific Northwest. The role applies technical knowledge of specialty fertilizers, assesses customer needs, and recommends best management practices for incorporating Tessenderlo Kerley products into fertility programs. The position works with sales, agronomy, marketing, customers, distributors, and external researchers. It develops and evaluates field trials, supports product performance research, translates findings into practical recommendations, and provides technical education and troubleshooting. The role also monitors competitors and market trends and contributes to product evaluation, marketing, and development.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of experience in a related field; a master's degree in crop science, soil science, or agronomy is preferred.
Hold a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license or be willing to obtain one within one year.
Fluent in English, with strong communication skills and the ability to read, write, and present technical information to individuals and large groups.
Knowledge of specialty fertilizer products, including nitrogen stabilizers.
Knowledge of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program, precision agriculture, and emerging fertilizer technologies.
Experience independently conducting agronomic research and a strong understanding of statistical analysis and experimental design.
Knowledge of competitors’ products and services in specialty fertilizers and familiarity with crop protection products.
Working knowledge of customer segments and needs, including crop production and input practices, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and growers.
Experience with product evaluation, marketing, and product launches.
Experience developing training modules on product technical data, selling messages, and sales-team tools.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to travel frequently within the designated region, including overnight stays, up to 50% of the time.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and walk, stand, bend, or stoop for extended periods during field work.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort driving long distances and operating standard motor vehicles, including farm vehicles, on rural and unpaved roads.
Visual acuity to observe crop conditions, read data instruments, and review printed or digital materials.
Manual dexterity for data collection, note-taking, sample handling, and operating electronic equipment.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods for administrative tasks, data analysis, or computer work.
Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment during field and lab activities.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in crop science, soil science, or agronomy.

Responsibilities

Identify plant fertilization needs and opportunities to use TKI Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul products in regional cropping systems.
Design and implement field testing and demonstration trials to address knowledge gaps and support sales and marketing.
Establish relationships with university and private researchers and visit research locations to evaluate research quality.
Collaborate with sales, agronomy, and marketing colleagues to develop technically sound marketing messages.
Provide technical support to customers and end-users to encourage successful use and positioning of company products.
Research competitor products and evaluate potential licensing, acquisitions, and new products in line with company goals.
Engage external researchers to support trials, validate product performance, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
Monitor competitive activity and market trends through relationships with fertilizer and crop protection industry sales and agronomy personnel.
Strengthen distributor and customer relationships through technical support, training, product education, and field troubleshooting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 5% of employee contributions.
Year-end company retirement contribution equal to 4% of annual base salary.
Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria.
Life insurance equal to 2x annual base salary.
Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
Adoption assistance with up to $7,500 in reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental time off.
Business travel life and accident insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Telemedicine program for employees and dependents.
Long-term disability insurance.
Company referral program.