Commercial Graduate

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 plc 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.

As part of this strategic initiative, you’ll gain cross-functional experience, benefit from structured development, and enjoy global exposure – all (while contributing to real business impact. If you're top university graduate with the ambition to lead, innovate,and grow, this is your opportunity to accelerate your career and become a key player in Synthomer’s future.

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