Market Development Analyst - Graduate Programme

SCR-SIBELCO NV; Dessel; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SCR-SIBELCO NV is seeking a Market Development Analyst for its Graduate Programme at the Dessel Plant. This two-year rotational programme provides a fast-track to leadership, focusing on market research and identifying new opportunities for glass and construction sand products.

The ideal candidate has a degree in business or engineering, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in market development. Each graduate receives a permanent contract to kickstart their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, engineering, or a related commercial field is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Good communication, leadership, and project management skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Identify new target markets for glass and construction sand products.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and presentations for decision-making.
• Support development of go-to-market strategies.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Market development interest

Formation

Degree in business, engineering, or related field

Description du poste

Market Development Analyst - Graduate Programme

Location: Dessel Plant

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life.

The Global Graduate Programme – A Fast‑Track to Leadership

The programme is a two‑year rotational programme with two one‑year assignments in key operational and commercial roles. Participants receive a permanent contract from the start. This role focuses on a one‑year assignment in the Dessel cluster supporting the VCP program, identifying new market opportunities for glass and construction sand products. Graduates must be willing to spend the second year in a different cluster.

Your Impact in This Role

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess market potential and positioning.
• Identify and evaluate new target markets for existing glass and construction sand products.
• Define and refine value propositions for target markets without changing core applications.
• Collaborate with sales and technical sales to align market strategy with business objectives.
• Prepare strategic recommendations, presentations, and reports to support decision‑making.
• Support go‑to‑market strategy development for new customer or geographic markets.

What You Bring to the Table

• A degree in business, engineering, or a related commercial field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• A keen interest in market development, sales, and business strategy.
• Good ability to conduct desktop research and work with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Openness to spending the second year in a different cluster for international or regional experience.

Our Selection Process

• Application Submission – CV and cover/motivation letter.
• First Interview – Initial screening and discussion of background and motivations.
• Assessment – Evaluating key competencies required for the role.
• Business Case Study – Real‑world challenge to assess problem‑solving and strategic thinking.
• Panel Interview – Final interview with key stakeholders.

Employee Type: Graduate

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.