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Driscoll's

Global supplier of fresh berries

Agronomist

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChao, PeruNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • University degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related career.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in berries, high-value crops, or intensive agricultural production.
  • Knowledge of plant physiology, nutrition, irrigation, canopy management, plant health, fruit quality, data analysis, agricultural extension, and relationships with large growers.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency.
  • Agronomic management experience with blueberries or berries.
  • Knowledge of irrigation and substrate management.
  • Knowledge of integrated pest and disease management.
  • Agronomic and production data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead agronomic strategy for major La Libertad growers, aligning technical recommendations with business priorities.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with general managers, production managers, and technical teams at major agribusinesses to support strategic decision-making.
  • Identify agronomic risks related to climate, water availability, nutrition, pests, diseases, and fruit quality, and develop mitigation plans with growers.
  • Analyze production and agronomic information from fields, sensors, indicators, and trials to generate data-based recommendations.
  • Lead implementation of new technologies, agronomic best practices, and strategies derived from applied research and research and development.
  • Coordinate technical activities with applied research, production, forecasting, quality, supply, research and development, and other internal functions.
  • Lead technical meetings, field visits, training, and technology-transfer events with growers and internal teams.
  • Represent Driscoll's technically with the region's major growers, strengthening long-term relationships and ensuring proper execution of corporate strategies.
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to productivity, quality, fruit condition, and sustainability.
  • Provide feedback to regional and global teams on improvement opportunities, emerging risks, and research needs.

About the Company

Driscoll's

Global supplier of fresh berries

Driscoll’s is a global leader in growing and selling fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, through hundreds of independent growers around the world. It combines long farming heritage with dedicated agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists, and entomologists to grow high-quality berries on family farms. The company uses exclusive patented berry varieties developed through natural breeding methods (no GMOs), and its independent growers cultivate the seedlings and provide care so that the berries reach consumers as tasty, high-quality fruit. Compared with many competitors, Driscoll’s differentiates itself with its patented varieties, a strong emphasis on taste and quality, and a global, farmer-driven network that focuses on producing the finest berries under the Only the Finest Berries brand. The goal is to be the trusted source for the best-tasting fresh berries worldwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1944

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