Regional Agronomy & Grape Production Manager

Freshplaza; Puglia; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshplaza seeks a Regional Agronomy & Category Support Manager for Puglia to lead field agronomy and post-harvest supervision for seedless table grapes. You will translate agronomic strategy into practical vineyard management and ensure alignment with commercial production goals across Italy and Southern Europe.

You will oversee growers, manage tech transfer, and guide club varieties while ensuring quality, export compliance, and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian, working knowledge English; Spanish is a plus.
• 7+ years in commercial production management for table grape operations.
• Experience supervising club varieties, tech transfer with growers and OPs.
• Knowledge of international export market quality standards and phytosanitary protocols.
• Experience supervising fresh fruit packing, logistics, and export coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agronomic activities across vineyards to optimize commercial yield and fruit quality.
• Translate tech transfer and best practices into practical vineyard management.
• Coordinate with growers and OPs to align production with commercial goals.
• Guide club varieties’ cultivation in compliance with IP and licensing rules.
• Align crop handling with national and international market specs and requirements.
• Plan production and analyze operational data for informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Quality and Exports teams to synchronize plans.
• Supervise packing and dispatch to meet standards and agreements.
• Identify deviations and opportunities; document best practices.
• Report to Global Head Agronomist/production manager; collaborate with commercial manager.

Skills

Italian fluency

English knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Viticulture or equivalent

Job description

Freshplaza seeks a Regional Agronomy & Category Support Manager for Puglia to lead field agronomy and post-harvest supervision for seedless table grapes. You will translate agronomic strategy into practical vineyard management and ensure alignment with commercial production goals across Italy and Southern Europe.

You will oversee growers, manage tech transfer, and guide club varieties while ensuring quality, export compliance, and data-driven planning.