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Sun World International is a California-based agriculture and technology company engaged in fruit variety and cultivar development, technology, intellectual property, and licensing. Technology and IP pursuits include one of the world’s leading table grape and specialty fruit breeding / genetics programs, a broad-based portfolio of plant patents and trademarks and investments in agriculture technology start-ups benefiting its global licensees. Licensing consists of sharing new proprietary citrus, stone fruit and table grape cultivars, and the IP they comprise, with like-minded fruit growers and marketers in more than 15 countries around the world. The Company prizes creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Its people strive for excellence by demonstrating leadership, passion, kindness, authenticity, courage, initiative, and curiosity.
The GTS Agronomist OR Senior Agronomist will play a key role in supporting growers and marketers to maximize the performance and profitability of the company’s proprietary fruit varieties, with a strong focus on table grapes. The role combines technical support, applied research, and close collaboration with licensees, ensuring the successful adaptation, management, and positioning of current and pipeline varieties in Chile and across the central region.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular farm visits to licensed growers and provide technical recommendations to optimize vineyard performance.
- Diagnose production challenges, deliver practical solutions, and follow up on implementation.
- Prepare clear technical reports for growers and internal stakeholders, aligned with company standards.
- Plan, execute, and monitor field trials to address agronomic challenges impacting yield, fruit quality, and postharvest performance and best practice guidelines.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret field data to support decision-making and technical innovation.
- Prepare, adapt, and disseminate technical content (guidelines, bulletins, newsletters, infographics, presentations, videos) across internal and external platforms.
- Contribute to digital channels (internal platforms, grower portals, social media, webinars) ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality technical communications.
- Lead and contribute to field days, grower meetings, and study groups, creating opportunities for technical discussion, joint analysis, and producer engagement, while sharing impactful materials that strengthen knowledge transfer and the company’s visibility.
- Contribute to the development of digital tools and data systems to strengthen decision-making.
- Identify and assess new technologies relevant to viticulture and licensee success.
- Actively participate in regional and global GTS initiatives, team meetings, and collaborative projects.
- Provide technical input to support licensing and business management decisions.
Requirements
Education & Experience
B.Sc. in Agronomy (M.Sc. preferred), ideally with specialization in ViticultureMinimum 5 years of applicable experience in a similar role (technical agronomist, farm advisor)Strong technical background in grapevine physiology, vineyard management, nutrition, irrigation, soil, and rootstocksStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose complex agronomic issuesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Spanish; ability to adapt to diverse audienceHigh level of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn and test new approachesStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks across seasonal demandProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)Travel Requirements : Frequent domestic travel across key production regions (Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Metropolitan Region, O’Higgins, Maule)Occasional international travel (2 trips / year, 15–20 days total) to participate in company and / or team activitiesFlexibility and mobility to travel frequently; availability for non-standard hours if requiredIntegrity and discretion when handling sensitive farm and company informationValid driver’s licenseThis role will be 100% remote. Candidate must live in Santiago or anywhere within the central region. Relocation assistance is not being offered.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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