Agronomist

Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937. But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey.

Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are also proud of our well-known historical brands in each one of these countries, such as Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand’Italia and Blå Band, among others. Some of these dearly beloved brands have been in consumers’ kitchens for more than 150 years, to the point where they are now an integral part of the local culture.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an Agronomist, who will report to our Africa Agronomy Director. He/she will be part of a Team responsible for managing the agribusiness sites that we have in different African countries. This role is directly in charge of the agronomy supervision of our tomato farms in Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal). The position will be based at our headquarters in Barcelona, but the successful candidate will travel frequently to the different farms in Africa during the seasonal period.

Key Responsibilities

• Soil and Plant Analysis:collect soil and plant tissue samples for analysis in our internal lab, helping to determine the health and needs of the tomato crops. Apply conservation practices to prevent erosion and improve fertility.

• Pest and Disease Management:implement strategies to combat local pests, diseases, and weeds, ensuring that crops grow healthily.

• Use of Advanced Technologies:use precision agriculture tools, such as GPS-guided machinery, agronomic drones, satellite grow evolution control, etc., to optimize agricultural production.

• Technical Advice:develop local tomato farmers on agricultural practices such as modern tomato farming, crop rotation, irrigation, fertilization, and pest prevention, adapted to the specific conditions of the country.

• Conducting Experiments:conduct field trials with new tomato varieties and collect data to evaluate crop performance under the local environmental conditions.

• Design of Irrigation Systems:develop efficient systems to optimize water use in agriculture.

What We Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

• Lunch allowance
• Breakfast
• Corporate gym
• 2 teleworking days/week
• Flexible compensation
• LinkedIn Learning
• Free products of our brands
• English and cooking lessons 

And more!