We’re hiring for Commercial Lead Africa & Middle East Markets He or she will be responsible for leading Corteva commercial business, from strategic direction setting, commercial execution, team leadership and capacity builder, with full income statement accountability. Geography of responsibility includes Africa (excl South Africa) and Middle East markets. The ideal candidate is to offer general management experience, value strong customer- & industry relationships, track record of business result driven approach, sound financial acumen, is a cross functional collaborator and a champion of Corteva's core values.Preferred Location: Kenya, Morocco or Egypt regional officesPrincipal AccountabilitesStrategic 5-year planning and execution, embedded by strong commercial executionLead commercial organization, focusing on annual budget delivery, maximizing market share and profitability.Manage business governance, annual planning cycle, commercial policies, and key business indicators for relevant geographiesTeam leadership, development and building high performance culture aligned to Corteva valuesHold strong internal and external customer relationships, along with industry and other stakeholders, supportive of agriculture developmentOversee financial performance indicators, sales forecasting and adjusting strategies as needed to optimize revenue, control costs, and sustain long-term profitability.Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and local regulations, maintaining transparency and accountability in all financial operations.Major FunctionsBuild and execute the strategic direction, lead the annual business cycle and management of governance processes plus commercial policiesManage the full income statement & working capital for relevant commercial geographyFoster strong customer & industry relationship to support business executionCross functional collaboration with all internal functions, supportive of end-to-end commercial delivery and supportive of customer relationshipCoaching and Mentorship of team, ensuring growth and development, along with instilling a culture aligned to Corteva’s valuesMajor ChallengesSet strategic direction and growth plan to maximize market reach and profitabilitySustain and grow a profitable business amidst competitive and evolving market dynamics.Income statement accountability plus management of working capitalManage both internal and external key relationships enabling business delivery and aligned to Corteva valuesBuild and promote a strong, collaborative team culture.Key ContactsReports directly to the commercial unit leader Southern Europe-, Africa & Middle EastCollaborates closely with members of the Commercial & Cross functional Leadership TeamsQualificationsEducation: University Diploma or advanced degree, with experience in Ag business(preferred) and business administrationExperience: 5–10 years in sales leadership, with a proven track record in team management, sales execution and strategic business development.Emerging market experience would be beneficialSkills:Leadership with experience across diverse cultures, team building and performance enhancement.Strategic ability, general management and knowledge of Africa agricultural marketsSolid financial acumen, business governance and commercial policiesUnderstanding of regulatory framework and dynamics of agricultural crop protection products and distribution channelsProficiency in managing complex sales channels and distribution networks.Fluency in English, with additional Benefit of French or ArabicCorteva 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.