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Rotational Commercial Trainee

Requisition ID:  6662
Location: 

Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15275-1112

Business Unit / Group Function:  Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement:  Partially remote
Level of Experience:  Entry level

Employee Type: Regular

 

Who we are
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
 

Job Highlights

 

 

  • Complete at least  6-12 month rotation throughout  various Business Units and Commercial related functions within those Business Units, which may  include sales, customer service, marketing support, inventory management, forecasting,  and technical lab support , if appropriate, in an effort to gain an extensive and well-rounded knowledge base of LANXESS’ business and product lines before progression into a Commercial role, either internal or external, based on the company needs.
  • Shadow seasoned professionals in both internal and external roles.  Shadowing of sales representatives will include accompanying colleagues on customer visits.
  • Assignment to special projects and/or local customers. This may include temporary relocation to a LANXESS facility to support the project during the rotation
  • Create a short presentation on the results and experience to Senior Managers in the final phase of the rotation
  • Upon successful completion of at least  6-8 months rotation, be assigned a commercial role (internal or external) within a business unit  as available and dictated by business needs

Requirements

 

 

  • B.A./B.S. degree in Business or  Chemical Engineer
  • Desire a career in a “commercial” role in the specialty chemical industry.  Some travel is expected.
  • Possess excellent listening and communication skills, the ability to make presentations, planning and organizational skills.
  • Possess a willingness to relocate for a short period of time

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. 

 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

 

Join the LANXESS team!

 


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