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# Commercial Agronomist - Heartland at Pivot Bio

- **Company:** Pivot Bio
- **Location:** Redwood Falls MN Southwest and West Central, MN
- **Compensation:** $75k–$94k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://www.pivotbio.com/job-description?gh_jid=8558351002

## Job description

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 onhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonezero.medium.com%2Fhow-microbes-could-upend-americas-toxic-dependence-on-nitrogen-fertilizer-548451117a63&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640724364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VmN57d15ZCZfJgWYtmuPjSJ65pLE9lqgdgBG7eMfmDw%3D&reserved=0[Forbes](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&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640767325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pQTOHUyBCwaS6VlEnE4fOhKSA9mXpM10pcjnOGfJqdg%3D&reserved=0) or [PBS News Hour.](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&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640790342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e2L90ui2YfoG2MmpXDtsk%2FnpjE0UMBe7K1bZrgvFVfs%3D&reserved=0)

We are seeking a highly motivated Commercial Agronomist to drive growth and customer adoption of Pivot Bio’s products. This role blends deep agronomic expertise with a strong sales mindset, focused on influencing on-farm decisions, creating demand, and converting opportunities into revenue. The ideal candidate will partner closely with growers and distribution channels to position our nitrogen management solutions, deliver measurable value, and accelerate territory sales performance.

Essential Functions

- Drive revenue growth within the assigned territory by influencing fertility decisions and increasing adoption of Pivot Bio’s products and programs.
- Build and expand strategic relationships with distribution partners and growers to identify opportunities, generate demand, and close sales.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by delivering targeted agronomic recommendations that lead directly to product selection and purchase decisions.
- Lead training events that not only educate but also equip the sales team to convert leads and differentiate Pivot Bio’s solutions in the market.
- Plan and execute on-farm demonstrations with a clear objective to validate performance, create customer confidence, and accelerate sales conversion.
- Translate technical product knowledge into compelling value propositions that resonate with customer needs and drive purchasing behavior.
- Develop and implement nitrogen management strategies that increase customer ROI while expanding product penetration and territory revenue.
- Actively participate in sales calls, trade shows, and field events to prospect, influence, and close business opportunities.
- Maintain a strong sales pipeline, track opportunities, and consistently deliver against territory growth goals.
- Collaborate with Product Development to bring new innovations to market and ensure successful commercial adoption.
- Promote sustainability programs as a value-added differentiator that enhances customer engagement and sales outcomes.

Competencies

- Strong agronomic and business acumen with a proven ability to influence buying decisions and drive sales results.
- Ability to provide value to customers through agronomic insights and revenue-generating solutions.
- Demonstrated success in building relationships that lead to business growth and long-term customer retention.
- Skilled in consultative selling, objection handling, and closing techniques.
- Results-oriented with the ability to manage a territory pipeline and meet or exceed sales targets.
- Deep technical knowledge in agronomy paired with the ability to simplify and sell complex concepts.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present, persuade, and influence diverse audiences.
- Self-directed, with strong prioritization and execution skills in a performance-driven environment.

Work Environment

- Home office based from within the assigned territory

Physical Demands

- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e., heat, humidity, rain, cold, etc. for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for long periods of time.
- Seasonally the workday may be expanded to allow for tasks to be completed.
- Must be able to repetitively lift to 55 lbs.

Travel Required

- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to client locations.

Required Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting.

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

Hiring Compensation Range $74,880—$93,600 USD

## About Pivot Bio

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pivot Bio develops proprietary microbial nitrogen products that replace synthetic nitrogen fertilizers by enabling crops to fix atmospheric nitrogen directly on the root, improving farmer profitability and sustainability.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Wayzata, Minnesota, USA (corporate office); additional hubs in California, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and an office in Brazil.
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Karsten Temme, Ph.D. and Alvin Tamsir, Ph.D.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agricultural biotechnology / Crop nutrition
- **Target customers**: B2B – farmers growing corn, wheat, sorghum, barley, millet, oats, sunflower, and corn silage.
- **Mission / purpose**: To solve agriculture’s biggest challenge – sustainably nourish the world’s most vital crops, drive farmer ROI, and protect soil, air, and water.

## Products & Services
- **PROVEN® 40**: Microbial nitrogen for corn that replaces up to 40 pounds per acre of traditional synthetic nitrogen without compromising yield. Delivers steady nutrition at the plant root all season long.
- **RETURN®**: Microbial nitrogen for small grains (sorghum, barley, millet, oats, sunflower) and wheat (spring and winter), providing predictable nutrition and greater ROI.
- **N-OVATOR™ Program**: Rewards farmers who use microbial nitrogen by partnering them with organizations looking to reduce on-farm emissions. Over $6 million paid to farmers since 2022.
- **Technology platform**: Gene-edited microbes that convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia directly on the plant’s root system, ensuring nitrogen is available when and where the plant needs it.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 1,050,000 metric tons of CO₂e avoided since 2022 (from reduced synthetic fertilizer use); N-OVATOR program has paid over $6 million to farmers.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in provided sources (likely includes venture capital firms; no specific names available from the search results).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named to TIME’s 200 Best Inventions list for two consecutive years.
  - Recognized as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  - University of Illinois study (Jan 2025) confirmed unique mode of action.
  - Expanding internationally with an office in Brazil.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique mode of action**: Only microbes on the market that turn atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia directly on the plant root – a breakthrough in biological nitrogen fixation.
- **Gene-edited strains** designed to work with existing crop nutrition programs, integrating seamlessly into farmer operations.
- **Proven yield performance**: Can replace up to 40 lbs/acre of synthetic nitrogen without yield loss; delivers more tonnage per acre for corn silage.
- **Environmental differentiation**: Directly reduces nitrous oxide emissions and nitrogen runoff, creating a clear sustainability value proposition for farmers and corporate partners.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: Growing presence in Brazil and other global markets.
- **Partnerships & corporate development**: Expanding the N-OVATOR program and working with organizations to reduce on-farm emissions.
- **Continuous innovation**: Investing in R&D to develop new microbial strains and applications for additional crops.
- **Scaling manufacturing and supply chain**: Led by Chief Supply Chain Officer Balaji Venkataraman to ensure product delivery at scale.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values openness, creative problem-solving, fearlessness, agility, and mutual inspiration. Employees are encouraged to debate, take risks, and challenge convention.
- **Flexible work environment**: “Flexible work environment” and unlimited PTO.
- **Benefits**: Stock options, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, yearly personal and professional development stipend.
- **Growth**: Rapidly scaling company with a clear mission – employees have the opportunity to work on one of agriculture’s most promising climate solutions.
- **Locations**: Hubs in California, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and Brazil. Hybrid/remote options available.

## Sources
1. [pivotbio.com – About Us](https://www.pivotbio.com/about-us)
2. [pivotbio.com – Home](https://www.pivotbio.com/)
3. [pivotbio.com – Careers](https://www.pivotbio.com/careers)
4. [pivotbio.com – Leadership](https://www.pivotbio.com/leadership)
5. [pivotbio.com – Open Positions](https://www.pivotbio.com/open-positions)

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