Custom Simple Solutions is looking for a Turfgrass Horticulturalist Agronomist to join our team in a fully remote role. This position is central to ensuring product quality, driving innovative turf research, and delivering exceptional technical support to a nationwide client base. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise in turfgrass and soil science with a passion for leveraging digital tools to support modern customers.
What You'll Do
- Design, coordinate, and analyze remote field trials to evaluate fertilizer effectiveness across diverse environments.
- Monitor and test fertilizer product quality to support claims, marketing, and responsiveness to customer feedback.
- Collect, interpret, and report on turfgrass data using digital tools and software.
- Develop and implement testing procedures and protocols for new and existing products.
- Assist with investigating and resolving product complaints, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Work with state regulatory bodies to clarify and potentially challenge product labeling requirements.
- Sweep product marketing verbiage to ensure claims and quality are accurately reflected.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, offering science-based recommendations for fertilizer use, turf nutrition, and soil health.
- Provide virtual training, educational materials, and technical support to customers and internal teams.
- Communicate research findings and product benefits through digital presentations, webinars, and written reports.
- Stay current on industry research and integrate innovative practices into product development.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree or higher in Turfgrass, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in agronomy, agricultural research, or technical support (turfgrass and fertilizer industry preferred).
- Proficiency with digital business tools, data management software, and remote communication platforms.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret datasets related to turf management, soil conditions, and product performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and customer-facing audiences.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently in a fully remote environment.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to Have
- Turf specialization or equivalent experience with turf.
- Experience supporting retail fertilizer product sales and customer education.
- Prior experience with remote or distributed teams.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Google Sheets
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates globally.
