Pivot Bio

Commercial Agronomist

Pivot Bio$74K — $93K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Alexandria, LA
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting
  • Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science
  • Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools
  • Fluent understanding of nitrogen management

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships and provide technical service to distribution partners and growers
  • Lead training events and deliver insights on nitrogen management to customers
  • Execute on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance
  • Provide technical product knowledge and best practices to commercial organization
  • Create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners and consumers
  • Develop innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency
  • Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at various events

Benefits

  • Sales Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Stock options
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
  • 401(k) plan with 3% match
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
  • Annual Training & Development support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial Agronomist to join our team at Pivot Bio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agronomy, with a focus on crop production and nitrogen management. As a Commercial Agronomist, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to guide on-farm fertility decisions and help deliver a world-class customer experience. Essential Functions: • Build relationships and provide technical service to Pivot Bio distribution partners and growers within assigned territory to help ensure their success while utilizing our products. • Lead training events and deliver world-class fertility insights, with a focus on nitrogen management, to customers and the sales team. • Execute and manage on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance and support future product development. • Provide technical product knowledge, stewardship, best practices recommendations, and product performance results throughout the commercial organization. • Help create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners, growers, and consumers. • Develop and deliver innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency. • Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at farm calls, trade shows, and field tours. • Collaborate with Product Development Agronomists to transfer knowledge of new products and technologies to sales organization and customers and assist with their research with Universities and other partnerships. • Promote sustainability program through grower education on program details, implementation, and data requirements. Competencies: • Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships. • Ability to work independently and build efficient weekly schedule • Understanding of the relationship between on farm fertility practices and soil biology. • Fluent in understanding and ability to educate on nitrogen and nitrogen management. • Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Adapt and maintain agility in a rapidly changing environment. Work environment: • Home office based from within the assigned territory Travel required: • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to client locations Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field required. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting. Work Authorization: • Must be authorized to work in the United States What We Offer: • Sales Incentive Bonus Plan • Competitive package in a disruptive startup • Stock options • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts • 401(k) plan, 3% Match • Commuter benefits • Annual Training & Development support • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team #LI-Remote All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley facility are paid based on National Benchmark data. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance. Hiring Compensation Range $74,880-$93,600 USD

About Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company that develops microbial solutions for agriculture. The company's products are designed to help farmers increase crop yields while reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Pivot Bio's technology uses naturally occurring microbes that are applied to seeds or soil, where they convert nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use. This reduces the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which can be expensive and harmful to the environment. Pivot Bio was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Learn more about Pivot Bio
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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