Ignite: Global Commercial Leadership Graduate

Synthomer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market-aligned compen­s at

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Discretionary LTIP – for senior posit­

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare – tailored to regional地点

Parental leave and family support

Working options – flexibility where it

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement / pension contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Performance culture, global reward & 


Job summary

Synthomer in London invites graduates to join Ignite, a two-year Commercial Leadership Programme designed to develop future leaders. You’ll gain real responsibility from day one, work with experienced professionals to drive growth and support strategic decisions in a global business.

During the programme you’ll rotate through commercial functions, build customer partnerships, sharpen analytical skills, and develop leadership capabilities with mentoring, training, and global exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or Chemistry.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in how businesses create value and drive growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial teams in identifying and delivering profitable growth opportunities.
• Develop understanding of Synthomer’s customers, products, markets, and value proposition.
• Build relationships with customers and support customer engagement activities.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform business decisions.
• Contribute to pricing, commercial strategy, and business development initiatives.
• Partner with functions including Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and R&D to deliver customer solutions.
• Support negotiations and commercial discussions with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to business improvement and value creation projects.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and enhanced customer service.
• Take ownership of your professional development through mentoring, coaching, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Proactive

Global B2B manufacturing understanding

Adaptability

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry

Job description

Synthomer in London invites graduates to join Ignite, a two-year Commercial Leadership Programme designed to develop future leaders. You’ll gain real responsibility from day one, work with experienced professionals to drive growth and support strategic decisions in a global business.

During the programme you’ll rotate through commercial functions, build customer partnerships, sharpen analytical skills, and develop leadership capabilities with mentoring, training, and global exposure.