Leadership Development Program – Commercial Excellence

Job Description

Leadership Development Program – Commercial Excellence | Synthomer

The Tone:
This is a Leadership Development Program at Synthomer, a London-headquartered, publicly listed company that supplies high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients. With approximately 3,900 employees across 5 innovation centres and over 29 manufacturing sites, Synthomer’s products play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection, serving billions of end users worldwide. This two-year program is designed to jump-start the careers of individuals with a technical foundation, empowering them to drive change, enhance operational capabilities, and develop into future leaders within the organization. The role is critical for contributing to Synthomer’s long-term growth strategy and continuing its commitment to sustainable, low-carbon economic contributions, recognized by the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark.

The TL;DR
• Role: Leadership Development Program (two-year)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Geographically Mobile (US, International Travel)

• Mission: Sharpen technical skills and provide exposure to all facets of the business to diversify experience as a leader and valued team member, driving company success.
• Tech Stack: CRM, sales enablement technology

What You’ll Actually Do
• CRM Optimization: Optimize CRM and improve processes, impacting enablement, adoption, and effectiveness.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate sales enablement technology for innovation that aligns with the global strategy.
• Project Management: Provide project management support across markets, global regions, and teams.
• KPI and Metric Building: Enhance and build sales KPI and Metric capability within the organization.
• Communications Crafting: Craft internal communications specifically for Commercial Excellence initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Operational Excellence, Project Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Experience: At least one internship or CO-OP that provided practical experience in strategic marketing or market development is required. Candidates must maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Skills: Demonstrated aptitude for strengthening operational capabilities, strategic thinking, and leadership. Capability in CRM optimization and project management support is essential. The role also requires the ability to enhance and build sales KPI and metric capabilities.
• Bonus: An MBA is preferred. Two or more internships or CO-OPs are preferred.