About Pivot Bio:  Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition and agriculture, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes, modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new solutions for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonezero.medium.com%2Fhow-microbes-could-upend-americas-toxic-dependence-on-nitrogen-fertilizer-548451117a63&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640724364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VmN57d15ZCZfJgWYtmuPjSJ65pLE9lqgdgBG7eMfmDw%3D&amp;reserved=0"> </a><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Famyfeldman%2F2021%2F07%2F19%2Fpivot-bio-nears-2-billion-valuation-as-it-raises-whopping-430-million-to-replace-synthetic-fertilizers-on-corn-and-wheat-sustainability%2F%3Fsh%3D6eb68bf12273&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640767325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pQTOHUyBCwaS6VlEnE4fOhKSA9mXpM10pcjnOGfJqdg%3D&amp;reserved=0">Forbes</a> or <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Fscience%2Fagriculture-emits-a-forgotten-greenhouse-gas-scientists-are-looking-for-solutions-in-the-soil&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640790342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e2L90ui2YfoG2MmpXDtsk%2FnpjE0UMBe7K1bZrgvFVfs%3D&amp;reserved=0">PBS News Hour.</a>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:<ul><li>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. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead training events and deliver world-class fertility insights, with a focus on nitrogen management, to customers and the sales team. </li></ul><ul><li>Execute and manage on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance and support future product development. </li></ul><ul><li>Provide technical product knowledge, stewardship, best practices recommendations, and product performance results throughout the commercial organization. </li></ul><ul><li>Help create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners, growers, and consumers. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and deliver innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency. </li></ul><ul><li>Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at farm calls, trade shows, and field tours. </li></ul><ul><li>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. </li></ul><ul><li>Promote sustainability program through grower education on program details, implementation, and data requirements. </li></ul> Competencies: <ul><li>Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and build efficient weekly schedule </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the relationship between on farm fertility practices and soil biology. </li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in understanding and ability to educate on nitrogen and nitrogen management. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Adapt and maintain agility in a rapidly changing environment.  </li></ul> Work environment:<ul><li>Home office based from within the assigned territory </li></ul> Travel required:<ul><li>Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to client locations</li></ul>  Required Education and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field required. </li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting. </li></ul> Work Authorization:<ul><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States  </li></ul> <div><div><div>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.</div><div>Hiring Compensation Range</div><div>$88,500—$110,500 USD</div></div></div>

About Pivot Bio:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world&rsquo;s growing population.
Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2021/07/19/pivot-bio-nears-2-billion-valuation-as-it-raises-whopping-430-million-to-replace-synthetic-fertilizers-on-corn-and-wheat-sustainability/?sh%3D6eb68bf12273&amp;source=gmail-imap&amp;ust=1652394103000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MbG-0MO1oRPd_Py32docR">Forbes</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/agriculture-emits-a-forgotten-greenhouse-gas-scientists-are-looking-for-solutions-in-the-soil&amp;source=gmail-imap&amp;ust=1652394103000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Gh-PTzjMJ6U0veKkfi-B2">PBS News Hour.</a>&nbsp;

Commercial Agronomist - Coastal Region

About Pivot Bio:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition and agriculture, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of&nbsp;naturally-occurring&nbsp;microbes, modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops.&nbsp; We&nbsp;are dedicated to providing&nbsp;new solutions&nbsp;for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonezero.medium.com%2Fhow-microbes-could-upend-americas-toxic-dependence-on-nitrogen-fertilizer-548451117a63&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640724364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VmN57d15ZCZfJgWYtmuPjSJ65pLE9lqgdgBG7eMfmDw%3D&amp;reserved=0">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Famyfeldman%2F2021%2F07%2F19%2Fpivot-bio-nears-2-billion-valuation-as-it-raises-whopping-430-million-to-replace-synthetic-fertilizers-on-corn-and-wheat-sustainability%2F%3Fsh%3D6eb68bf12273&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640767325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pQTOHUyBCwaS6VlEnE4fOhKSA9mXpM10pcjnOGfJqdg%3D&amp;reserved=0">Forbes</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Fscience%2Fagriculture-emits-a-forgotten-greenhouse-gas-scientists-are-looking-for-solutions-in-the-soil&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640790342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e2L90ui2YfoG2MmpXDtsk%2FnpjE0UMBe7K1bZrgvFVfs%3D&amp;reserved=0">PBS News Hour.</a>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.&nbsp;Essential functions:<ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Lead training events and deliver world-class fertility insights, with a focus on nitrogen management, to customers and the sales team.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Execute and manage on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance and support future product development.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide technical product knowledge, stewardship, best practices recommendations, and product performance results throughout the commercial organization.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Help create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners, growers, and consumers.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and deliver innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at farm calls, trade shows, and field tours.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>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.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Promote sustainability program through grower education on program details, implementation, and data requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Competencies:&nbsp;<ul><li>Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and build efficient weekly schedule&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the relationship between on farm fertility practices and soil biology.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in understanding and ability to educate on nitrogen and nitrogen management.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Adapt and maintain agility in a rapidly changing environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Work environment:<ul><li>Home office based from within the assigned territory&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Travel required:<ul><li>Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to client locations</li></ul> &nbsp;Required Education and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field required.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Work Authorization:<ul><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<div><div><div>All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley facility are paid based on National Benchmark data.&nbsp; Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.</div><div>Hiring Compensation Range</div><div>$88,500—$110,500 USD</div></div></div>

Commercial Agronomist - Coastal Region

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