Agronomist

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about crop production, agronomy and helping growers improve yield, quality and sustainability? Do you enjoy spending time in the field, solving practical challenges and introducing innovative growing practices? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As an Agronomist, you will work closely with Driscoll’s partner growers in Morocco, providing technical expertise and hands-on support to help them optimize their production systems. You will play a key role in deploying new technologies, growing practices and genetics while acting as a trusted advisor to our grower community.

Responsibilities

As our Agronomist, you will be the key technical partner for our growers, helping them optimize crop performance, fruit quality and sustainability. Working closely with growers and internal teams, you will combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience to implement innovative solutions, solve agronomic challenges and drive continuous improvement across growing operations.

• Provide technical support to growers on crop production systems, plant nutrition, substrate management and integrated pest management.
• Regularly visit production fields to monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and support innovative growing techniques, technologies and new berry varieties.
• Lead field-based projects focused on improving yield, fruit quality, operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Monitor, document and report project progress and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot agronomic challenges and work collaboratively with growers and internal teams to develop solutions.
• Organize and deliver grower meetings, field tours, technical trainings and knowledge-sharing events.
• Partner closely with Applied Research, R&D, Production and Nursery teams to ensure successful deployment of new initiatives.
• Support the development of best management practices and technical production guides.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues when needed.

What makes you successfu l

You are a proactive and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers. You combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience and are passionate about helping others improve performance. You are curious, collaborative and always looking for innovative ways to solve challenges and drive results.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for a knowledgeable and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers and translating technical expertise into practical results. You bring a strong understanding of crop production and plant physiology, excellent communication skills and a passion for helping growers achieve success through innovation, collaboration and best-in-class agronomic practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant agronomic experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, crop production systems and growing practices.
• Experience with substrate management and protected cultivation systems.
• Experience within soft fruit, berry crops or other high-value horticultural crops is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships with growers and colleagues.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.