Regional Agronomist

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerleyis the right place for you.

As the Regional Agronomist, you will support the Tessenderlo Kerley Crop Nutrition and  Tiger-Sulsales team in expanding market share and developing markets for Tessenderlo Kerleyproducts in the Great Lakes Region.

You willutilizeyour technical knowledge of specialty fertilizers, be insightful towards customers’needs,and offer best management practices in using

Tessenderlo Kerleyproducts to enhance customer fertility programs.

Key Accountabilities:

Identify plant fertilization needs and benefits using TKICrop Nutrition and Tiger-Sulproducts fortheregionscropping systems.

Design and implement appropriate field testing and demonstration trials to fill knowledge gaps that support sales and marketing efforts.

Establish good working relationships with university and private researchers.

Visit locations to evaluate the quality of research.

Work withthe TKICropNutritionand Tiger-Sul Sales Team, Agronomists, and Marketing colleagues to develop technically sound marketing messages.

Provide technical support for customers andend-usersto ensure successful use and positioning of TKICrop Nutrition and Tiger-Sulproducts.

Research competitor’s product offerings and evaluate potential licensing, acquisitions and develop new products in line with company goals.

Engage with external researchers—both university and private—to support trials,validateproduct performance, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Monitor competitive activity bymaintainingrelationships with fertilizer and crop protection industry sales and agronomy personnel to understand market dynamics and emerging trends.

Strengthen distributor and customer relationships through technical support, training, product education, and field-based troubleshooting.

Key Knowledge,Skillsand Behaviors:

A master’s degree in crop science, soil science,or agronomy is preferred or a bachelor’s degree with1-3years of experience in a related field.

Possess a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license orwilling to obtainone within one year.

Strong communication skills: must be fluent in English with the ability to read, write and present technical information one-on-one and to 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 TKI Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sulcompetitors’ products and service offerings in the specialty fertilizer arena, with familiaritywithcrop 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 launch.

Experience with the development of training modules focused on product technical data, selling messages,and tools for the sales team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travelfrequentlywithin the designated region, including overnight stays (upto
50% of the time).

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) during field visits and trial evaluations.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, andstoopfor extended periods while inspecting crops or conducting field demonstrations.

Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Comfortable driving long distances and operating standard motor vehicles, including…