Job Description

Job Opportunity: Grower Relations - Cranberry Field Representative 

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Come Join us and Grow with our Family!

At Mariani, we believe that family comes first! We understand work is only part of what makes life rewarding.  If you enjoy working in a flexible, respectful, collaborative environment where community members embrace change and seek continuous improvement, have a voice and can make a difference, we want to meet you!  

We are a 4th generation family owned, global, growing, and innovative company based in Vacaville, CA, driven by our vision to “Inspire Healthy Living.”  We have tremendous respect for our planet and a commitment to do our part to leave it in better condition for future generations.    

We value our employees and remain committed to the values that have kept us strong for over 115 years, leading with Mutual Respect. We work every day to provide real, whole, plant-based foods that make healthy snacking a little easier and a lot more delicious. 

Check us out at www.mariani.com and apply via our Career site at: 

Key Responsibilities 

• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with cranberry growers, farm managers, and other agriculture professionals through consistent year-round communication.
• Responsible for working with the Grower Relations Manager to evaluate grower relationships to ensure the organization is well positioned for long-term quality fruit needs.
• Oversee IPM actions such as scouting and conducting research 
• Responsible for maintaining grower records (i.e., pesticide reports, grower averages, etc.)
• Responsible for harvest related functions (i.e., supplies, bin movements, sample collections, inspecting for mechanical damage, etc.)

Position Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have a 2- or 4- year degree in horticulture, agriculture, or cranberry related experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting and speaking in groups
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships
• Must have experience utilizing data to identify trends in business that supports strategic and tactical adjustments to ongoing situations

Benefits:

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• Fun Safety and Holiday celebratory events!
• Emphasis on Growing, Learning & Developing!
• Competitive Salary & Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Program for our Family of employees and their families!