What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Development Program Associate position at ASR Group?
Commercial Development Program Associate Location : Yonkers, NY, USDate : Jan 28, 2025ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s and Sidul.OVERVIEWThe Commercial Development Program (CDP) is ASR’s predominant program for challenging, training and grooming future ASR commercial leaders. Participants will rotate through three separate core commercial areas of ASR’s business over a 3-year period. In each rotation, participants will be challenged with high-impact, high-visibility assignments and responsibilities that drive real value for ASR. Throughout, participants will build foundational knowledge in ASR’s business while building relationships across the organization.DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESEach year CDP participants will join a separate ASR team and work alongside senior leadership on high-profile projects. Participating functions may include Financial Planning & Analysis, Sustainability, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Corporate Development, and Global Sugars Group (commodity research, origination & trading). Each rotation will last approximately 12 months. Representative CDP rotations may include : Corporate Development rotation participants gain experience conducting industry research, financial analysis and company / asset due diligence required to identify, evaluate and execute strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial partnerships and greenfield projects.Global Sugars Group rotation participants gain experience understanding commodity trading markets, buying and selling commodities, commodity supply chain planning, and commodity risk management.Marketing rotation participants gain experience assessing market trends, needs and structure, and conducting competitive analysis along product lines, all while gaining experience in marketing products.WORK EXPERIENCESA minimum of 2 years of full-time work experienceEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSM.B.A or equivalent Master’s degree from an accredited college / university (obtained in winter or spring of 2025)ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCES & BEHAVIORSAnalytical with strong business acumenExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong influencing skills with ability to foster an effective cross-functional networkResilient with experience in working in a fast-paced environmentDetail-oriented, team-oriented, accountable, with a bias for actionOpen and capable of learning new technologies that optimize existing processes and enhance efficiencyLOCATION OF ROLEAssignments will be based in West Palm Beach, FL, Yonkers, NY, or other ASR Group locations. Given how exposure to different areas of ASR’s business is a key element of the CDP program, participants will be expected to relocate at least once during the 3-year program.Legal authorization to work in the country / region where the business is hiring is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr
