Are you an experienced agronomist with a passion for fruit crop development?
Do you have expertise in soil science, plant nutrition, and sustainable farming? If so, we want you to join our award-winning client as their Senior Fruit Agronomist!
About the Role
As a Senior Fruit Agronomist, you will play a vital role in enhancing fruit production through cutting-edge agronomic practices. You will lead development projects across multiple sites, ensuring optimal crop performance, sustainability, and commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Fruit Development Projects: Lead the enhancement of watermelon, mango, pomegranate, and strawberry production, including varietal development.
✅ Agronomy Support: Oversee and improve agronomic practices across the business, providing training and guidance to agronomy teams.
✅ Supplier & Site Management: Collaborate with suppliers and farm sites to improve yield, quality, and sustainability.
✅ Procurement & Commercial Support: Assist procurement teams in discussions with major retailers by offering expert insight into crop quality and supply chain challenges.
✅ Best Practice Implementation: Adapt and integrate global best practices for fruit crop management across different environments.
✅ Data & Performance Analysis: Establish and use data collection systems to optimize productivity, climate adaptation, and sustainability efforts.
✅ Farm Improvement & Monitoring: Develop strategies for monitoring and improving farming operations.
✅ Capex Justification: Recommend and justify investment in new agricultural technologies and infrastructure.
What We’re Looking For
🎓 Education & Experience:
1. Degree in Agriculture, Crop Husbandry, Plant Physiology, or related fields (or equivalent applied experience).
2. 10+ years’ experience in the fresh produce/fruit sector.
3. Hands-on farming experience with a deep understanding of agronomic advancements.
📌 Skills & Knowledge:
4. Strong expertise in tropical fruits (mango, passion fruit, papaya), melons, and pomegranates.
5. In-depth knowledge of crop quality parameters and varietal development.
6. Data analysis and numeracy skills for agricultural performance assessment.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for supplier and stakeholder engagement.
8. Commercial acumen with confidence in liaising with retailers and buyers.
9. Willingness to travel extensively.
10. Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, or French (desirable but not essential).
Additional Requirements
🚗 Valid passport & driver’s license
🕒 Flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours.
Why Join ?
✅ Opportunity to work with an internationally recognized fresh produce brand.
✅ Be at the forefront of sustainable and innovative fruit production.
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package.
✅ A chance to make a real impact in global agronomy.
Get your application in without delay via this website quoting 5907IR or for a confidential chat, give Ian Reed at Redfox a call.