Agave Development SR Manager

Diageo; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading premium drinks company is seeking a team leader to oversee agricultural research and sustainability strategies in Guadalajara. This role requires a Biotechnology or Agronomy background, along with 10 years of experience in global firms and 5 years in agricultural research. Responsibilities include defining agricultural practices, mentoring teams, and collaborating on sustainability projects. Fluent English is essential for effective communication in this role.

Formación

• 10 years of proven experience in global companies.
• 5 years of experience in agricultural research (Non-academic).

Responsabilidades

• Handle and lead a team of professional employees.
• Define technological package and agricultural practices.
• Be an influencing lead in industry forums.
• Collaborate with global sustainability teams.
• Responsible for Regenerative Agriculture strategy.
• Provide technical support to agricultural operations.
• Create business cases and budget management.

Conocimientos

Influence and leadership

Project Management

Business Acumen

People Management

Fluent English

Educación

Biotechnology or Agronomy Engineer or related career

Descripción del empleo

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to build a career worth celebrating!

About the role

You will handle and lead a team of professional employees and/or other people leaders.

Requires a broad understanding of internal and industry standards and principles.

Applies in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of how own area integrates within the Tequila Strategy.

Accountable for mentoring, developing and the performance and results of teams.

Allocates resources and executes department business plans according to the strategy.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for research departments, agricultural laboratories and geomatics.
• Defines the technological package and agricultural practices that improve the quality and cost of agave by applying and developing sustainable practices.
• Be an influencing lead in industry specialized forums and global channels setting innovative standards and their business applications, seeking continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global sustainability teams to define and implement projects in line with our 2030 vision.
• Responsible for the Regenerative Agriculture strategy both in internal execution and influencing the rest of the industry.
• Provides technical support to the agricultural operations team and advise on the resolution of issues in the field.
• Responsible for creating business cases and budget management for different projects in his area and once approved to execute them in a timely manner.

Experience / skills required

• Biotechnology or Agronomy Engineer or related career.
• 10 years of proven experience in global companies.
• 5 years of experience in agricultural research (Non-academic).
• Influence and leadership Project Management.
• Business Acumen.
• People Management.
• Fluent English.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker type

Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location: Guadalajara

Additional Locations : Centro Agrícola Ciénega

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-02-03