Sr Manager - NA Commercial Strategy and… at Corteva · Des Moines

Sr Manager - NA Commercial Strategy and Projects Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States Come join our team! The Strategy & Projects Lead is responsible for helping shape and execute the North America Commercial strategy for Vylor/Seeds. This role functions as an internal strategy and special projects leader—bridging strategic planning with disciplined execution—to deliver priority initiatives that improve commercial effectiveness, enable field execution, and strengthen routes-to-market. The role works cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Finance, HR, and Commercial Systems to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, governance, and measurable outcomes. What You'll Do: ·       Lead cross-functional strategy development and execution using structured frameworks (e.g., Playing to Win) and facilitation to align leaders on critical choices and priorities. ·       Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic, high-visibility initiatives (e.g., route-to-market, channel segmentation, commercial operating model and execution programs) including scope, milestones, risks, and stakeholder alignment. ·       Establish and run effective governance for complex initiatives (steering committees, workstreams, decision logs, and escalation paths) to maintain pace and accountability. ·       Translate strategy into execution tools and enablement (playbooks, operating rhythms, metrics, and leader-ready communications) to support adoption across commercial teams. ·       Partner with Commercial Systems and Analytics teams to align data, CRM, reporting, and workflow tools with commercial strategy; ensure insights are integrated into planning and execution processes. ·       Help develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards that track initiative outcomes, adoption, and business impact; proactively surface insights and recommendations to leaders. ·       Support capability-building and talent development programs such as Catalyst and DSL Accelerator that strengthen commercial effectiveness (e.g., leadership development cohorts, workshop-based learning, and internal consulting engagements). ·       Manage external partners/consultants when needed to accelerate delivery, provide expertise, or scale facilitation and analysis support. ·       Engage with external organizations and networks to stay abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, case studies and tools. ·       Operate with high integrity and discretion given sensitive business information. ·       Facilitate marketing capability-building (e.g., pricing, segmentation, offer development) by designing and leading interactive workshops that turn strategy into practical tools teams can use in-market. ·       Facilitate multi-year planning with the North America Marketing team to build an aligned 3-year direction, annual priorities, and an execution roadmap with clear ownership and measures. Job Qualifications ·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. ·       7-10+ years of experience in commercial strategy, program/project leadership, sales operations, commercial excellence, marketing or related roles. ·       Exceptional facilitation, communication, and change leadership skills; comfort presenting to senior leaders and field audiences. ·       Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from definition through implementation, including workstream leadership and executive-ready communication. ·       Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience translating complex data into actionable insights. ·       Proven stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence without authority and align leaders across functions. ·       Familiarity with CRM and commercial enablement platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and performance reporting/dashboards (e.g., PowerBI). Preferred Qualifications ·       MBA or advanced degree preferred. ·       Experience in the agriculture industry (seed, crop protection, or related commercial models). ·       Experience designing and implementing route-to-market, segmentation, territory/account planning, or sales transformation initiatives. ·       Experience partnering with IT / product teams to translate business needs into system capabilities, data models, and user-centered workflows. Who We Are Vylor(Seeds) is being formed as part of Corteva’s separation into two focused, industry-leading companies. We are building a future-forward commercial organization that is customer-led, execution-focused, and designed to win through differentiated products, a strong route-to-market model, and outstanding commercial capabilities. Corteva Agriscience™ serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building andparticipatingin an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, actboldlyand do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, ourpartnersand our planet. #CK1 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. 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.