Commercial Development Program Associate
About The Position
The Commercial Development Program (CDP) is ASR Group’s program for developing future commercial leaders. Participants rotate through three core commercial areas of the business over three years, with each rotation lasting approximately 12 months. They work alongside senior leadership on high-impact, high-visibility projects and build foundational business knowledge and relationships across the organization. Possible rotations include Corporate Development, Global Sugars Group, and Marketing, as well as functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Sustainability, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain. Corporate Development work may involve industry research, financial analysis, due diligence, and evaluating and executing strategic transactions. Global Sugars Group work may involve commodity markets, buying and selling commodities, supply-chain planning, and risk management. Marketing work may involve assessing market trends, customer needs and market structure, conducting competitive analysis, and marketing products. Assignments may be based in West Palm Beach, Florida; White Plains, New York; or other ASR Group locations. Participants are expected to relocate at least once during the three-year program. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the hiring country or region; ASR Group will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience.
- An M.B.A. or equivalent master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Analytical ability and strong business acumen.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to foster an effective cross-functional network.
- Resilience and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and accountable, with a bias for action.
- Openness and ability to learn new technologies that optimize existing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Legal authorization to work in the country or region where the business is hiring; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through three core commercial areas of ASR’s business over a three-year period, with rotations of approximately 12 months each.
- Work alongside senior leadership on high-profile projects and assignments that contribute value to ASR.
- In Corporate Development rotations, conduct industry research, financial analysis, and company or asset due diligence to help identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions.
- In Global Sugars Group rotations, develop experience with commodity trading markets, buying and selling commodities, commodity supply-chain planning, and commodity risk management.
- In Marketing rotations, assess market trends, needs, and structure; conduct competitive analysis along product lines; and gain experience marketing products.
- Relocate at least once during the three-year program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
