Mexico Grower Relations Manager - #f2caS

Joe Produce Search is leading a confidential search for a well-established, multi-generational produce company known for its strong reputation, operational excellence, and enduring partnerships with growers.

This organization is a vertically integrated grower-shipper with operations spanning California and Mexico, supplying premium vegetables year-round across North America. Their success has been built on decades of trusted relationships, strong internal culture, and a commitment to excellence across the entire supply chain from field to customer.

This position is critical to maintaining and strengthening the company’s grower network during a key transition. The right individual will not only preserve existing relationships. They will help position the business for continued growth and success across borders.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, strategic role at the center of the company’s cross-border operations.

The Mexico Grower Relations Manager will serve as the primary liaison between U.S.-based leadership and Mexico-based growers, owning and strengthening critical relationships while ensuring seamless coordination across production, operations, and sales.

This is not a transactional role. It is a relationship-focused leadership position that carries significant visibility, autonomy, and long-term influence within the business.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Acting as the key point of contact for growers in Mexico
• Building and maintaining long-term, trust-based grower relationships
• Managing grower contracts, programs, and production projections
• Coordinating communication between growers, sales, operations, and accounting
• Overseeing seasonal transitions between growing regions (Mainland & Baja Mexico)
• Traveling regularly to Mexico to visit growers, inspect fields, and review operations
• Leading and supporting a small team in the Nogales region
• Providing market insight and helping guide supply decisions

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct influence on the business: You will represent the company to growers and growers to the company
• Established grower base with long-standing partnerships, many over a decade
• Autonomy & ownership: A macro-managed environment designed for self-driven professionals
• Cross-border leadership: A true bridge between U.S. operations and Mexico production
• Long-term career opportunity: Join a company where tenure is measured in decades, not years

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who brings both industry credibility and relationship depth, ideally with:

• Experience working directly with Mexico-based growers
• Strong understanding of Nogales and cross-border produce operations
• Proven ability to manage grower programs, contracts, and supply coordination
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish)
• A reputation for integrity, professionalism, and follow-through
• The ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams

Equally important is cultural fit. This organization values individuals who are:

• Team-oriented and respectful
• Dependable and accountable
• Driven, but humble
• Comfortable in a serious, results-focused environment

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive base salary with significant upside tied to performance
• Compensation will be aligned with experience, relationships, and industry impact
• Long-term opportunity for growth and expanded responsibility

This position is critical to maintaining and strengthening the company’s grower network during a key transition. The right individual will not only preserve existing relationships.They will help position the business for continued growth and success across borders.