Strategy and Growth Director, Agriculture Business

We are seeking a Director of Strategy and Growth to be at the forefront of shaping the future of our Agriculture business. This role is responsible for envisioning and executing long-term strategic plans that drive sustainable growth, market leadership, and innovation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external partners to identify opportunities, formulate strategic initiatives, and guide the Agriculture business toward achieving its growth objectives. 

What you will be responsible for: 

Strategic Vision and Roadmapping: 

• Developing a clear and compelling long-term strategic vision for the Agriculture business, aligning with the company's overall mission and goals. 

• Creating a strategic roadmap that outlines key initiatives, milestones, and performance metrics to guide the Agriculture business’ growth journey. 

Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: 

• Conducting thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities. 

• Translating market insights into actionable strategies that position the Agriculture business as an industry leader. 

Business Development and Partnerships: 

• Identifying and evaluating potential strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaboration opportunities that enhance the unit's capabilities and market reach. 

• Negotiating and structuring partnerships, acquisitions, or investments to drive synergistic growth. 

Performance Tracking and Reporting: 

• Defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives and growth targets. 

• Providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on progress, challenges, and adjustments to the strategic plan. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Collaborating closely with product, sales, marketing, customer experience, engineering, and finance teams to align strategies and ensure seamless execution of growth initiatives. 

• Leading cross-functional project teams to drive specific strategic projects to completion. 

Change Leadership and Communication: 

• Leading change initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement within the business. 

• Effectively communicating the strategic vision and growth plans to all levels of the organization, including Company owners, promoting alignment and engagement. 

What you will bring to the role:  

• Progressive experience in strategic planning, business development, or related roles, with a focus on driving growth and innovation. 

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful long-term strategic plans that resulted in significant business growth. 

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable strategies. 

• Strong business acumen, market insight, and familiarity with industry trends and dynamics. 

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization. 

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and structuring strategic partnerships and alliances. 

• Effective project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. 

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. 

• Change management experience and a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving business environment.