Strategic Initiatives & Grower Engagement Program Lead

About the Company
Corteva Agriscience is a global leader in agriculture, delivering innovative seed technologies, crop protection solutions, and digital farming tools through brands such as Pioneer®. Corteva is committed to enriching the lives of farmers and ensuring sustainable agricultural growth.

📍 Platform
Pioneer Seeds Business Unit
Corn
Rice
Millet
Mustard

🌱 Department/Domain
Strategic Initiatives
Value Chain Development
Grower Engagement
Agribusiness Development
Agricultural Marketing

💼 Experience Required
Proven leadership experience in agricultural sales and business development
Experience in value chain development and partnership management
Track record of driving business growth and customer engagement initiatives

🎯 Key Responsibilities
Value Chain Development
Identify and develop value chains across multiple crop segments
Build strategic collaborations and partnerships across South Asia
Design and implement collaborative projects with commercial teams
Manage project budgets, execution, and revenue realization
Track project KPIs, reach, impact, and business outcomes
Develop governance frameworks and stakeholder dashboards
Provide technical guidance and capacity building for value chain partners
Grower Engagement Programs
Design customer retention and acquisition programs
Create grower segmentation strategies for targeted engagement
Develop value-added services to enhance customer loyalty
Launch farmer loyalty programs and farm credit initiatives
Drive product trials and adoption among grower communities
Strengthen long-term farmer relationships and brand trust

✅ Desired Skills
Expertise in agricultural value chain development
Strategic planning and project management
Sales and business development capabilities
Strong negotiation and partnership-building skills
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Data analytics and performance monitoring
Stakeholder management across public and private sectors
Strong presentation and communication skills
Budget planning and execution management
Cross-functional team leadership

🎓 Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field
Master’s Degree preferred

🌟 Why Join Corteva?
Work with one of the world’s leading agricultural innovation companies
Opportunity to influence large-scale agricultural value chains across South Asia
Exposure to strategic projects involving governments, banks, agribusinesses, and research institutions
Lead farmer-centric programs with measurable impact
Access to cutting-edge seed technologies and agronomic innovations
Collaborate with high-performing marketing, sales, agronomy, and government affairs teams
Strong culture of innovation, leadership, and continuous learning

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