Corteva Agriscience is seeking the role of In-House Agency Marketing Communications Account Manager, which will be part of the US Marketing and Digital Communications team. The Account Manager oversees the day-to-day workflow, systems, and processes of an in-house marketing agency to serve the seeds, crop protection, and specialties. This role ensures that cross-functional marketing campaigns and creative projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards and business objectives. The manager serves as the connective tissue between internal and external agencies for creative, strategy, media, digital, and internal clients.
What You'll Do:
1. Project & Workflow ManagementOversee project management team members.Manage the intake, prioritization, resourcing, and delivery of marketing and communication projects to help the project managers implement campaigns, tasks, and workflows appropriately.Implement and maintain project management tools (e.g., Optimizely) in conjunction with project managers.Define timelines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress across teams with the project managers.Ensure appropriate staffing and capacity planning.2. Process OptimizationDevelop and refine scalable processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Lead retrospectives and post-mortem reviews to optimize workflows.Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and implement improvements.3. Cross-Functional CoordinationServe as the liaison between internal business partners and internal and external creative/digital teams.Bring the right stakeholders together to plan and execute campaigns and tasks during formal planning and for ad hoc planning needs for marketing requests.Quarterback ad hoc requests for communications needs to be delivered to internal or external audiences.Translate marketing communications strategy briefs into actionable project plans.Ensure that communication between stakeholders remains clear, proactive, and consistent.4. Resource OversightCoordinate freelance/vendor resources for the internal agency team when internal bandwidth is limited.Track time spent on projects for improved project estimating and hour allocations.Partner with marketing communications managers and specialists to optimize resourcing with internal and external agencies.5. Governance & ComplianceEnsure adherence to brand guidelines, legal requirements, and compliance protocols.Support asset management and content archival procedures.Monitor marketing materials for version control and consistency.6. Reporting & AnalyticsDevelop dashboards and reports that track key KPIs (on-time delivery, team utilization, project volume, etc.).Use insights to recommend improvements and strategic shifts in communications campaigns.7. Technology & Tools ManagementOwn the evaluation, implementation, and training for marketing communications tools and platforms.Ensure tools are integrated and adopted effectively across teams.8. Operations Team ManagementLead the marketing communications operations team to optimize resources and support across the entire marketing communications team.
What You'll Need:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of marketing, advertising, public relations, or agricultural communications.
Experience:
Five or more years with Corteva, a communications agency, or other professional experience performing similar work with an emphasis on excellent writing skills, media planning, message development and strategic planning.
Additional knowledge, abilities and skills required by this position:
5+ years in marketing operations, project management, or agency management.Strong background in integrated marketing communications.Proficient in project management software and digital collaboration tools.Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with creative production timelines, print and digital workflows, and media coordination.Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.