Commercial Graduate

Synthomer; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Discretionary global bonus scheme

LTIP – for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare tailored to regional needs

Parental leave and family support

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement / pension contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Performance reward & recognition

Résumé du poste

Synthomer invites graduates to join Ignite, a two-year leadership programme in Malaysia. You will work on cross-functional commercial projects, strengthen customer relationships, and contribute to cost and performance improvements across functions.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, strong communication, and an international mindset. The programme includes learning opportunities, mentoring, and exposure to global business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong commercial sense and willingness to learn.
• Interest in B2B chemical manufacturing sector.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support cross-functional projects that drive value.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships to identify opportunities.
• Provide data and insights to support performance reporting.
• Deliver innovative ideas that impact business outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives critical to Synthomer's growth.
• Evaluate market conditions to help secure deals.
• Champion innovations that sustain long-term success.
• Take ownership of personal development through mentorship and collaboration.

Connaissances

Commercial awareness

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

English fluency

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Description du poste

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Job Description

Ready to Ignite Your Career?

Join Synthomer’s Graduate Leadership Programme – Ignite , a dynamic two-year journey designed to shape the next generation of global leaders.

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and support commercial projects that drive value creation, working collaboratively across teams.
• Strengthen commercial activities that improve cost efficiency and performance.
• Identify and deliver revenue-generating opportunities, including building strong customer relationships.
• Provide data, insights, and analysis to procurement, supply chain, and other functions to support business performance reporting.
• Deliver innovative ideas and solutions that create real impact for the business.
• Support strategic initiatives that are critical to Synthomer’s future growth.
• Evaluate market conditions to help coordinate and secure significant business deals.
• Champion innovations that sustain the ongoing success of Synthomer.
• Take ownership of your personal development by building strong stakeholder relationships through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant business or technical degree
• Strong commercial awareness and a growth mindset
• Interest in the B2B chemical manufacturing sector
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Customer-focused with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to structure and resolve complex challenges
• International mobility and adaptability
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)– for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance– varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

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Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)– for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance– varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes