JOB TITLE:  Berry Manager

LOCATION:  Oxnard, CA

Job #:  7700


POSITION PURPOSE:  The Blueberry/Blackberry Development Manager (“Berry Manager”) performs the vital function of developing the company’s blueberry and blackberry production programs in a manner that is technically innovative; economically successful; and strategically oriented.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Berry Manager will assist The company’s global blueberry and blackberry grower base with the agronomic knowledge needed to rapidly and continuously advance successful commercial production practices.  The Berry Manager will advise and coordinate with the research department in the discovery and development of production innovations.  The Berry Manager will assist in the sourcing and development of new growers; will provide production and economic analysis to the grower base; and will participate in the long-term planning of blueberry and blackberry production programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in an appropriate agronomic field required.

• Minimum 5 years experience in production agriculture required.

• Direct blueberry and/or blackberry crop or research experience a plus.

• Understanding of agricultural financial and economic measurements a plus.

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

SKILLS:

• Good observational and analytical abilities.

• Proficient with common computer software (MS Office).

• Self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with growers, team members and management.

• Detail oriented, with effective verbal, writing and presentation skills.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Honest, fair, respectful of others

• Outgoing; “people-person”

• Team player

• Positive attitude

• Ambitious, dedicated, self-motivated

• Passionate

• Organized

• Broad-thinking

• Innovative

• Analytical

• Solution and results oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Agronomic support:  Advise growers on the latest and best current production practices from within the organizations, as well as from university and other outside industry resources.

Research:  Advise the group on specific projects to further explore and advance knowledge and innovations that deliver competitive advantage.

Planning:  Assist in the development of long-term production plans, as well as crop budgeting and forecasting.

Reporting:  Assist in the development and delivery of comparative production and financial crop reporting.  Prepare and deliver summary results and informational presentations to growers.

Plant procurement:  Identify best varieties for each region, according to the objectives of the business plans; manage the procurement and delivery process.

Other:  Travel required between various districts; industry conferences; etc.

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