Job Specifications
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:
A Commercial Excellence Project Leader to join our Commercial Excellence (Customer Engagement Model - CEM) Team that sits under Syensqo’s Group Customer Officer
Within the Commercial Excellence team, experience the cutting edge of Commercial, Marketing & Sales strategy in action, and apply it across Syensqo:
Support our Global Business Units (GBUs) as an internal advisory team:
Grow topline & market shares through right capabilities, tools & governance
Capabilities: Accelerate value capture through Customer Segmentation, Channel Management, Key Account management, Pricing, NPS, Incentive structures, and Marketing
Tools: Steer the development of AI & digital solutions enabling the commercial teams to work better, faster (AI algo for leads generation, pricing; advanced analytics & Dashboarding)
Governance: Set-up & support the required strategic (Market Growth Plans, C-level insights) and operational governance (Sales Team Winrooms)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to identify pain points & opportunities, develop & implement solutions, and measure actions impact - with an iterative approach
Leverage and support development of digital tools (Advanced Analytics Dashboards & Datalakes, AI models)
Develop & deploy playbooks (e.g. customer segmentation, value based pricing)
Contribute to upskilling the broader Syensqo Commercial organization
Develop & leverage advanced understanding of markets, products & customers
We count on you for:
As a Commercial Excellence Project Leader, you will drive sustainable transformation and deliver tangible impact:
Support to Customer Engagement Models programs & projects run in GBUs:
Perform sophisticated quantitative analyses (e.g. market & customer dynamics, pricing & volume trends), literature research (e.g. competition, products), and interviews
Structure & synthesize information, driving actionable insights & recommendations
Help formalizing presentations & documents;
Animate workshops and team discussions
Collaborate across functions & teams (e.g. GBUs, IT/ AI, Finance, HR)
Support internal team activities (e.g. knowledge management, recruitment, team & people development…)
Supervise, coach & develop junior resources in the team (Business Analysts, Interns)
Build a personal network of influential partners within the Group
You will bring:
This job requires experience in solving complex strategic problems in fast-moving, high-performance environments.
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration, at a top tier Institution
5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or comparable role in a global, top-tier corporate environment (e.g. Industrial, technology, FMCG)
Experience in Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, Google Analytics, Marketing Campaign in CRM) or eCommerce in Industrial context is a plus
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behaviors:
Biased for Action - Be motivated, proactive, fast learner
Deeply curious - Ask why behind the data, learn about new tools & techniques
A change agent - Comfortable with ambiguity, driving transformation initiatives
The ideal candidate should master the following skills:
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 (problem structuring, synthesis)
Master Storytelling - Turn data into compelling narratives & actionable insights
Navigate Organizations & Stakeholders - ability to work collaboratively in an international environment, adapting to different counterparty styles & preferences
Deliver Projects - Workplan, Identify & manage risks, and deliver on-time, on-quality
You can count on us:
High visibility and strategic impact — direct contribution to strategic initiatives & decisions, exposure to senior leadership
Fast-track career growth — Opportunities to grow & evolve into senior roles with or outside of the team
End-to-end ownership — autonomy to shape work, influence business priorities, and see results in real commercial performance
Learning & development culture — On-the-job training, numerous learning opportunities, mentorship from experienced leaders
You will get:
Competitive salary and benefits package
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $124,560 to $174,500 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or le
About the Company
Syensqo is a leading science company whose ground-breaking technologies revolutionize the way we live. Our purpose is to advance human progress while cultivating a future for our planet that is not only safer and cleaner, but also inherently more sustainable, driven by the principles of circular economy.
Our disruptive, market-leading solutions address fundamental megatrends. We play a key role in the future of clean mobility and bring about breakthroughs in biotechnology, natural ingredients, and circular solutions, contr...
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