Berry Development Director

3 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc Full time
Job Description:

About Us:
Driscoll's is a global leader in the production of high-quality berries, with over 100 years of farming heritage and a network of independent growers worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional berry experiences to our customers, from farm-to-table.

Salary:$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead the development and deployment of new strawberry varieties, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
  2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-range breeding targets and commercialization thresholds for new cultivars.
  3. Manage financial allocations across various projects to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
  4. Develop and track key scorecard metrics associated with genetic deployment.


Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., agriculture, horticulture, genetics).
  2. 10+ years of experience in produce and agriculture, with direct experience in berry crops.
  3. Proven track record of planning, coordinating, and directing broad, complex programs.
  4. Strong leadership skills, including people management and change management.
  5. Able to travel extensively, up to 30% of work time.


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