Strategic Initiatives & Grower Engagement Lead


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Job Title: Strategic Initiatives & Grower Engagement Lead
Location: Hyderabad, India

Company: Vylor
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Plant & Soil Sciences, Seed & Biotechnology
Career Type: Skilled and Technical Trades
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture?

 

At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer , Brevant , and Hoegemeyer , delivering performance farmers rely on.?

 

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.

Position Title:

Strategic Initiatives & Grower Engagement Program Lead

Platform:

Corteva Seeds BU (Pioneer Brand) across crops - Corn, Rice, Millet & Mustard

Job Responsibilities

Value Chain Development:

  • Identify and define value chains for all crops and build collaborations and partnerships across South Asia.
  • Establish and implement collaborative projects in partnership with commercial field teams from conceptualization to on-ground implementation.
  • Plan activities, manage budgets, and ensure revenue recognition for projects.
  • Monitor execution against operational KPIs, reach, and impact metrics.
  • Create governance structures, set up KPIs to measure success, and publish dashboards for partners and stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support and build knowledge among value chain partners.

Grower Engagement Programs - Farmers:

  • Design and execute programs to boost retention of existing customers and acquire new ones by generating trials for Corteva's superior products.
  • Define grower segments based on relevant criteria and develop tailored engagement programs for each.
  • Develop services that strengthen customer loyalty and trust.
  • Launch farmer loyalty programs and farm credit initiatives to enhance grower relationships.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions

Internal: Crop Marketing Leads, Crop Agronomy Leads, Field Sales & Agronomy Teams (ASMs/AMCEMS & Product Agronomists), Customer Experience Team, Government Affairs.

External: Value Chain Partners, Agricultural Institutes, Grower Customers, Banks, and Financial Institutions.

Job Qualification Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelors/Master's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Proven track record of leadership in agricultural sales, especially in silage products or similar domains.
  • Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets and build enduring customer relationships.

Skills:

  • Expert knowledge of value chain partnerships, shared value projects.
  • Strong sales, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in CRM software, data analytics, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Solid experience in driving strategic efforts that delivered sustained growth through holistic Marketing & Execution Plans
  • A confident speaker; able to articulate messages well in small to medium size groups.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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Job Post Date: 08/25/26
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Career Type: Skilled and Technical Trades
Country: India

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