Custom Simple Solutions: Turfgrass Horticulturalist Agronomist - Product Innovation & Support - REMOTE

<p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> Tampa, Florida, United States </p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong><br>This role requires a <strong>digitally savvy, flexible Agronomist</strong> to join a dynamic team. This fully remote role is central to ensuring <strong>product quality</strong>, driving <strong>turf research</strong>, and delivering <strong>exceptional customer service</strong> to our nationwide client base. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise in Turfgrass and soil science with a passion for leveraging digital tools to support a modern client base.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Product Claims and Quality Assurance</strong></li><li>Work with state regulators to clarify and potentially challenge product labeling requirements</li><li>Maintain research and keep diligent records to help with customer interactions, claims, and product performance</li><li>Monitor and test fertilizer product quality to help with claims, marketing, and responsiveness to customer feedback</li><li>Assist with and provide turf expertise to Investigate and resolve product complaints, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions<br><br><strong>Turfgrass Research &amp; Innovation</strong></li><li>Design, coordinate, and analyze remote field trials to evaluate fertilizer effectiveness across diverse environments</li><li>Collect, interpret, and report on turfgrass data using digital tools and software, particularly office applications (Excel, Google Sheets) and reporting</li><li>Stay current on industry research and integrate innovative practices into product development and customer recommendations</li><li>Develop and implement testing procedures and protocols for new and existing products</li><li>Work with State Regulatory bodies to clarify product labeling and compliance for new or substantially revised products<br><br><strong>Customer Service &amp; Technical Support</strong></li><li>Sweep product marketing verbiage to make sure claims and quality are accurately reflected</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, offering science-based recommendations for fertilizer use, turf nutrition, and soil health.</li><li>Provide virtual training, educational materials, and technical support to customers and internal teams</li><li>Communicate research findings and product benefits through digital presentations, webinars, podcasts, and written reports</li></ul><p><br><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Masters degree or higher in Turfgrass, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field</li><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in agronomy, agricultural research, or technical support (turfgrass and fertilizer industry preferred)</li><li>Proficiency with digital business tools, data management software, and remote communication platforms</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret datasets related to turf management, soil conditions, and product performance</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and customer-facing audiences</li><li>Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently in a fully remote environment</li><li>Demonstrated customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Turf specialization or equivalent experience with turf.</li><li>Experience supporting retail fertilizer product sales and customer education.</li><li>Prior experience with remote or distributed teams.</li></ul><p><strong>This role has a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital-first, growing retail fertilizer business.</strong></p> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Masters degree or higher in Turfgrass, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field</li><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in agronomy, agricultural research, or technical support (turfgrass and fertilizer industry preferred)</li><li>Proficiency with digital business tools, data management software, and remote communication platforms</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret datasets related to turf management, soil conditions, and product performance</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and customer-facing audiences</li><li>Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently in a fully remote environment</li><li>Demonstrated customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities</li></ul> <p>Benefits</p><p>- Paid Time Off </p><p>- Paid Holidays </p><p></p> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/custom-simple-solutions-turfgrass-horticulturalist-agronomist-product-innovation-support-remote">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/custom-simple-solutions-turfgrass-horticulturalist-agronomist-product-innovation-support-remote</a></p>