Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.
We are looking for:
Within Specialty Polymers, the Commercial Excellence team is a global growth enablement partner, working hand-in-hand with markets, regions, and functions to unlock topline growth and strengthen commercial effectiveness. The SpP Commercial Excellence team operates as an internal advisory and project management team. Our mandate is to support growing the GBU topline and market shares through a combination of capabilities, processes and tools :
Partner with the market teams to reflect on untapped full potential growth opportunities for selected end uses, identify where we want to win, articulate a unique value proposition and develop the commercial and innovation execution plan to bring new value faster to our key customers
Elevate Key Account Management capabilities to become the preferred supplier of today and tomorrow's market leaders
Enable data-driven decision making through AI and digital solutions, enabling commercial teams to work better and faster (AI for leads generation, pricing, advanced analytics & Dashboarding)
Own and continuously improve key commercial excellence processes to maximize value capture: Customer Segmentation, Channel Optimization, NPS, sales incentive structures
The team is globally set up, working side-by-side with regional commercial teams.
We count on you for:
As a Project Leader – Commercial Excellence, you will drive sustainable growth execution and deliver tangible business impact for the Specialty Polymers GBU.
Act as a business partner to Markets leadership and commercial teams across the globe to support the GBU growth: from performance diagnostics and insight generation to problem solving and execution
Partner with Marketing, R&I and Strategy in the Growth Dialogues to expand our strategic marketing to full potential thinking, ensure rapid growth delivery through R&I and Commercial execution
Partner with Regional Sales and Marketing leaders in the Winrooms to fast track the cross-functional execution of our commercial devpool
Champion data-driven decision making: leverage advanced analytics dashboard to perform sophisticated quantitative analyses and identify opportunities and gaps (e.g. market and customer dynamics, pricing and volume trends, portfolio and segment performance)
Structure and synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Strategy, Marketing, Sales, R&I, Finance, IT / AI and other functions to translate strategy into execution
Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial excellence processes and ways of working at GBU level, in alignment with the corporate framework
Supervise, coach & develop junior resources in the team (Business Analysts, Interns)
Build a strong personal network of influential partners within the GBU and across the Group
You will bring:
Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration from a top-tier institution
5+ years of experience in the commercial, marketing, strategy / business development domain, or in project management at a global industrial corporation OR top-tier consulting firm (Project Lead / Engagement Manager level)
Industry experience in chemicals / materials / manufacturing is preferred, but open to other B2B markets
Experience executing complex global projects with proven impact on profitability / cash / customer growth.
Experience working across functions, and presenting to senior executives to persuade actions, achieve outcomes
Knowledge of specific processes (ex: pricing, business rules / service levels execution, direct sales vs distributor channel implementation) related to sales and / or marketing is a plus.
Leverage Data Insightfully – demonstrate outstanding data analysis (Excel as table stakes, complemented advantageously by SQL / Python / scripting), data visualization (Excel / PowerPoint complemented by Tableau / PowerBI), and problem-solving skills (structuring, synthesis)
Master Storytelling – turn data into compelling narratives and actionable insight for senior executives and operations
Navigate Organizations & Stakeholders – work collaboratively in an international, cross-cultural environment, adapting to different styles and preferences
Problem solving - solve complex strategic problems in fast-moving, high-performance environments.
Project management – structure workplans, identify and manage risks, and deliver on time and on quality
Fluent in English
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behaviors:
Biased for Action – motivated, proactive, fast learner
Deeply curious – asks "why" behind the data, eager to learn new tools and techniques
A change agent – comfortable with ambiguity and driving transformation initiatives
You can count on us:
High visibility and strategic impact – direct contribution to the GBU strategic initiatives and decisions, with exposure to senior GBU leadership and executives
Fast-track career growth – opportunities to grow and evolve into senior roles within or beyond the GBU sales, marketing or asset management team
End-to-end ownership – autonomy to shape work, influence business priorities, and see tangible impact, with flexibility in how you organize your work
Learning & development culture – on-the-job training, strong learning opportunities, and mentorship from experienced leaders
You will get:
Competitive salary and benefits package
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information:
Smart working flexibility
About Us
Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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