Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of sustainable agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking to hire a Global Grower Compensation and Relationship Manager in Johnston, Iowa.

Responsibilities:
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

Global Grower Compensation & Relationship Lead is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for grower compensation to optimize the net return in seed value from Corteva's investment in grower compensation and enhance the relationship with Corteva seed growers around the world. The Lead shall collaborate with Regional and Local Production leadership and Field Excellence teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities and equip local field teams to effectively market the value of our seed contracts and partnership to growers. This individual shall serve as the Business Process Owner for the Grower Compensation digital process, including the calculation and payment of grower compensation. Ultimately this individual should seek opportunities to develop and extend incentives, opportunities, and other value-added benefits to our Seed Growers to help Corteva maintain the strongest Grower Network in the markets in which we operate.

Qualifications

Requirements:
What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Minimum 10 years of agricultural industry experience
• Knowledge of Production Agriculture with preference given to candidates with seed production experience or understanding
• Legal & Marketing experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Self-Motivated and Driven to seek and drive value in the area of focus
• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to collaborate and lead or influence a diverse global team without direct authority
• Ability to create and articulate strategic choices and potential outcomes
• Ability to lead large, complex projects
• Systems/Processes
• Knowledge of SeedPro and SAP is beneficial
• LEAN or Six Sigma training is beneficial
• E2W and Wave is beneficial
• Minitab or other statistical analysis software

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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
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.