GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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We’re hiring for Biostimulants Business Leader, Italy.

As a Biostimulants Business Leader, you will play a central role in crafting and executing portfolio strategies for biostimulants solutions. This role is focused on understanding Customer needs and regional assets strategies to drive sales, market share and profit margins for the designated products. You will be instrumental in developing implementation of sales plans, product positioning and demand planning for both new product launches and existing offerings. While reporting directly to Corteva Country Manager, you will be the point of reference in Italy for the EMEA and Global Biologicals organization for Country strategy and implementation of regional/global strategies.

Your Responsibilities:

Deliver annual sales and marketing plans for the designated products, vigilantly tracking their performance against established benchmarks (prices and volumes vs. purchase orders), conducting stage reviews, probing significant deviations and proposing corrective measures when needed.Devise and implement holistic product strategies that encompass project scheduling, price evolutions, label extensions, and opportunities for licensing-in. This will entail close collaboration with European Product Managers, aligning with regional business strategies.Formulate regionally-aligned product pricing strategies, underpinned by insights from market research and projected demand.Lead cross-functional Local Product Concept Teams, providing leadership to define new project requisites, build compelling business cases, articulate strategic priorities, delineate product attributes, shape value propositions, and craft persuasive sales arguments.Manage the funds granted to the programs in the Country.Implement advocacy/endorsement strategies defined by LPCTs with authorities and stakeholders in a national level.Direct manage a team of Technical and Market experts, cooperating with them to plan for trials and demos of new and existing products to support the knowledge transfer.Conduct thorough analyses of diverse market segments, coordinates with stakeholders, gather grower insights, synthesize product feedback, and assess competitive dynamics to discern market trends, identify threats, unearth new business prospects, and effectively address customer needs.

Location: Cremona, Italy

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need:

A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (with an additional master's degree in marketing being an advantage).A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Agribusiness sector, encompassing roles in product management, development, or commercial functions.A robust understanding of the agricultural market, especially concerning the assigned product portfolio, along with a keen grasp of operational planning and product development processes.A proven track record of creating, launching, and effectively managing brands or portfolios.Results and business oriented. Ability to work closely with customers and respond to their needs.Excellent interpersonal skills.Good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members.Proficiency in market research with strong analytical skills, including economic analysis.Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.Fluency in English.Problem solving and adaptability.

Who Are We Looking For?

Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning teamMarket shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for foodCollaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environmentInnovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our timeChallenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiencesOpportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experienceDiverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary.Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.

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