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 a Business Development Manager - Biologicals for Egypt & Middle East, EME).

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Business Development Manager - Corteva Biologicals (Egypt & Middle East, EME), you will serve as the interface between Commercial and R&D functions in EME. You will interpret the technical needs of users, influencers, channel partners, and the local Corteva Biologicals Commercial team regarding Corteva solutions. You will translate local needs into actionable project questions and communicate inputs to Field Scientists for LPCT awareness. You will support district/region/territory sales goals of existing products by providing technical and demand generation support, and drive sales development through training, coaching, and best practice improvement for Corteva promotion teams and distributor sales reps.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

You will interact closely with the Biologicals focal point AME, EME Marketing Leader, EME Sales Manager, EME R&D and Regulatory, and key market influencers. 

Your Challenge:

• Identify gaps, follow up, and propose future business opportunities and actions. 
• Summarize and disseminate competitive product information. 
• Represent local customer needs to the LPCT. 
• Support Marketing needs within the sales organization. 
• Contribute to the development and refinement of local positioning for new and existing products. 
• Provide product support as defined by the LPCT. 
• Offer biology know-how for existing products (technology transfer, labels, etc.). 
• Implement Endorsement Strategies with distributors, dealers, retailers, and end-users. 
• Assist with plots and field days as needed within districts. 
• Coach contractors/distributor personnel on pre-call planning, demand generation, sales, and product positioning. 
• Provide technical support to the commercial team to achieve district-level sales goals (trainings, field days, technical materials, presentations). 
• Design accurate sales tools, product positioning guides, and competitive positioning strategies. 
• Build relationships with local influencers, commodity groups, consultants, and associations. 
• Collaborate with the Technology Transfer team to convert R&D and Field Scientist information into actionable insights for the commercial organization. 
• Manage technical training for key distributors. 

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

• Biologicals focal point AME 
• EME Marketing Leader 
• EME Sales Manager 
• EME R&D and Regulatory 
• Key market influencers 

Location:

Cairo, Egypt

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• University Degree in Agriculture or related discipline
• At least 10 years' experience in commercial roles within agriculture
• Broad knowledge and understanding in agronomy, plant physiology and crop protection
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in field sales and technical teams to deliver results
• Experience in providing expertise, guidance and support in developing markets and optimize channel strategies
• Excellent communications skills and business proficiency in English - both written and verbal

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team?
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment?
• Innovators 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 time?
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences?
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience?
• Diverse, 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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To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M

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