Agronomics Specialist (Greater Los Angeles & Central Coast) at SiteOne Landscape Supply in City Of Industry, CA

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Company Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies. At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™! Position Overview The Agronomic Specialist plays a critical role in helping customers achieve measurable results through agronomic consultation, technical expertise, product recommendations, and exceptional service. This position offers the opportunity to influence customer success, support business growth, and serve as a trusted advisor across a diverse customer base. By partnering closely with account managers, growers, landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, and branch teams, the Agronomic Specialist will work to deliver innovative agronomic solutions that increase customer value and strengthen long-term business relationships. What you'll do: Provide technical expertise on fertilizers, plant nutrition, soil health, turf management, pest management, and irrigation practices. Conduct field visits to evaluate plant, turf, and soil conditions and develop corrective action plans. Interpret soil tests, tissue analyses, and water quality reports to make actionable recommendations. Diagnose plant health issues including nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insects, environmental stresses, and cultural challenges. Develop agronomic programs tailored to customer needs and growing environments. Partner with sales teams to identify opportunities and provide technical support throughout the sales process. Deliver product demonstrations, field trials, and recommendation programs that support customer adoption. Educate customers and internal teams on best management practices, product innovations, and industry trends. Stay current on industry research, university extension recommendations, and emerging technologies. Work closely with sales representatives, branch managers, and regional leadership to support growth initiatives. Travel expectations: Travel throughout the territory up to 60% of the time, with a strong field presence across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Central Coast. Maintain regular engagement with customers, branch leadership, and sales teams across all assigned markets to conduct customer visits, coach product knowledge, support negotiations, and drive market share growth. Skills We Are Seeking 3-7+ years of agronomy, horticulture, turfgrass, crop consulting, landscape management, agricultural sales support, or related experience. Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science, Turfgrass Management, Agricultural Science, or related field (preferred). Strong problem-solving, communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills. Ability to travel throughout assigned territory. Compensation & Benefits SiteOne offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being of our associates. Benefits for benefit-eligible associates may i