Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology, harnessing naturally-occurring microbes, modern gene editing, and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops. We are seeking a skilled Commercial Agronomist to provide technical expertise, guide on-farm fertility decisions, and deliver a world-class customer experience to distribution partners and growers within an assigned territory.
About Pivot Bio – Fertilizer Technology Innovator
Innovation Focus: Combining microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition, and agriculture science
Flagship Product: Naturally-occurring microbes engineered to deliver nitrogen to crops
Mission: Helping farmers improve yield to support the world’s growing population
Recognition: Featured in Forbes and PBS News Hour for sustainable fertilizer innovation
Growth Stage: A well-funded, disruptive startup reshaping the fertilizer industry
Career Growth & Field Impact Opportunity
Territory-Based Role: Home office based within the assigned territory near Albany, GA
Field Impact: Direct influence on grower fertility decisions and nitrogen management
Compensation: $74,880–$93,600 USD plus Sales Incentive Bonus Plan and stock options
Career Growth: Collaborate with Product Development Agronomists and University research partners
Position Overview
This Commercial Agronomist role at Pivot Bio involves building relationships and providing technical service to distribution partners and growers, leading training events with a focus on nitrogen management, executing on-farm product demo protocols, providing technical product knowledge and stewardship best practices, developing nitrogen management plans, and supporting sales efforts through farm calls, trade shows, and field tours.
Why This Role Matters: As Commercial Agronomist at Pivot Bio, you help growers adopt sustainable nitrogen management practices that improve yield and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, build lasting relationships with distribution partners across your territory, lead hands-on product demonstrations and training events, collaborate with Product Development Agronomists on cutting-edge fertilizer technology, and earn competitive compensation with bonus and equity in a fast-growing ag-tech startup.
Key Responsibilities
Grower & Partner Relationship Management
- Build relationships and provide technical service to Pivot Bio distribution partners and growers
- Support customer success within assigned territory while utilizing Pivot Bio products
- Promote sustainability programs through grower education on details and implementation
Training & Technical Expertise
- Lead training events delivering world-class fertility insights focused on nitrogen management
- Provide technical product knowledge, stewardship, and best practices recommendations
- Help create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners and growers
Product Demonstration & Development Support
- Execute and manage on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance
- Support future product development through demo results and field data
- Collaborate with Product Development Agronomists on new product knowledge transfer
- Assist with University research partnerships and data collection
Sales & Field Promotion
- Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at farm calls, trade shows, and field tours
- Develop and deliver innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency
- Deliver fertility insights to customers and the internal sales team
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting
- Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools
Essential Skills
- Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Fluent understanding of nitrogen and nitrogen management, with ability to educate others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and build an efficient weekly schedule
- Adaptability and agility in a rapidly changing environment
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
About Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition, and agriculture, pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Its flagship commercial product harnesses naturally-occurring microbes, modern gene editing, and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops, helping farmers improve yield as they work to feed the world’s growing population.
Career Excellence: Join a talented, fun, and mission-driven team reshaping the future of sustainable agriculture from Albany, GA.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Agronomists: With 5+ years in crop consulting or fertility management
- Nitrogen Management Specialists: Passionate about sustainable fertilizer innovation
- Precision Agriculture Professionals: Skilled in crop modeling and data analysis tools
- Field Sales-Oriented Agronomists: Comfortable with farm calls, trade shows, and territory travel
- Ag-Tech Enthusiasts: Interested in joining a fast-growing, disruptive fertilizer startup
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