Sr. Agronomist - Brinck Ag (Athol)

The Senior Agronomist owns the design and managed execution of BRINCK’s annual Agricultural Demonstration of Commercial Readiness Trial Program. The role converts products that have successfully completed Claims Development Trials into disciplined, field-scale commercial demonstrations across crops, production systems, regions, and countries. The Senior Agronomist coordinates with internal leaders and peers, directs third-party Trial Managers, protects trial integrity, and turns field evidence into clear commercial learning and decision support.

Rosaceae

Blackberry

Floricane and primocane; field and protected

Cucurbits

Watermelon

Seeded, seedless, and mini types

Solanaceae

Peppers and tomato

Field and protected-market types

Treatment arms

Three where practical

Grower base-program check; labeled seaweed positive control; BRINCK Extract

Application timing

Crop stage

Planning ranges vary by annual, berry, and protected systems

Commercial endpoints

Marketable output and economics

Pair agronomic response with packout, grade, continuity, cost, and return per acre

• Bachelor’s degree or above in agronomy, crop science, plant pathology, horticulture, soil science, plant science, or a closely related agricultural discipline.
• 15+ years of professional experience in production agriculture, agronomy, crop consulting, agricultural research, product development, Extension, or a related field, including hands-on familiarity with field-level operations relevant to trials and demonstrations.
• Demonstrated ability to design, organize, or manage field plots, on-farm trials, commercial demonstrations, or comparable multi-site agricultural programs—from site readiness and application through harvest and closeout.
• Adeptness with planning tools and operating disciplines used to manage schedules, responsibilities, dependencies, risks, issues, budgets, records, and deliverables. Specific software is less important than rigorous, transparent use of the tools.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical agronomy and data into practical direction for growers, Trial Managers, business partners, and executives.
• Ability to lead through influence, guide external partners, establish clear expectations, follow up consistently, and resolve field issues without losing scientific discipline or commercial practicality.
• Sound agronomic judgment, data literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to distinguish directional commercial evidence from research-grade proof.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and to work around critical field activities, application windows, and harvest periods.
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credential or comparable professional certification.
• Experience with biostimulants, biologicals, plant nutrition, stress management, nutrient-use efficiency, or other agricultural inputs.
• Experience across specialty crops, protected agriculture, organic/regenerative systems, or diverse U.S. and international production regions.
• Experience using trial-management, data-capture, or reporting systems.
• Experience interpreting label directions, coordinating trial-use requirements, and working with regulatory, supply-chain, commercial, and marketing teams.
• Working proficiency in Spanish or experience operating through local partners in Mexico or Spain.

• Annual portfolio approved, contracted, supplied, and field-ready before each wave’s application window.
• Trial Managers and growers execute the approved protocol with complete, timely, traceable records and documented deviations.
• Site selection creates meaningful diversity without redundant demonstrations or unsupported geographic extrapolation.
• Leadership receives timely visibility into readiness, risks, costs, execution status, preliminary observations, and final outcomes.
• Final reports integrate agronomic response, commercial quality, grower practicality, and per-acre economics into clear recommendations.
• Post-season learning measurably improves the next program cycle and informs commercialization decisions.

Applies plant, soil, production, and diagnostic knowledge in field conditions.

Creates structure, drives milestones, and maintains accountability across organizations.

Designs demonstrations around customer value, operational fit, and credible economics.

Protects comparability, traceability, and appropriate interpretation of results.

Adapts technical content for growers, scientists, partners, executives, and commercial teams.

Resolves changing field realities while preserving the purpose and integrity of the work.

• Internal: BRINCK leadership; Claims Development; product and technical teams; regulatory; supply and logistics; commercial; marketing; finance; and other designated peers.
• External: Third-party Trial Managers; growers; crop advisers; researchers; distributors; consultants; laboratories; applicators; buyers/processors; and local partners in relevant regions.

• Regular field and farm environments, including variable weather, uneven terrain, dust, noise, agricultural equipment, and seasonal time pressure.
• Travel and schedule flexibility are required to support site readiness, applications, key crop stages, harvests, partner reviews, and issue resolution.
• The role must follow applicable product labels, trial-use requirements, farm safety rules, confidentiality obligations, and BRINCK policies.

BRINCK Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

This position description identifies the role’s principal responsibilities and qualifications. It does not restrict BRINCK’s right to assign or reassign duties as business and program needs evolve.