Commercial Excellence - Project Manager

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 less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
  
  

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