Consultant - Chemicals & Materials

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Chemical industries are basic building blocks and critical inputs to the global economy, adding value to natural resources and transforming them into materials used by downstream industries and end products. The industry is disrupted by sustainability, new business models, supply chain constraints, reshoring, digitization and other mega trends, shaping the future needs of chemicals and materials. The Chemicals and Materials Advisory practice partners with these companies to ideate, evaluate and enable decision making to shape the future portfolio of companies.

Frost & Sullivan seeks candidates with skills and experience across these solutions, with specific interest in candidates who have applied these skills in one or more segments (e.g., Basic Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Plastics & Composites, CASE and Construction materials, etc.).

• To undertake business-to-business research through telephone interviews and secondary search sources, analyse industry trends and data, and generate client-focused reports, briefings, presentations and other project material.
• To produce high quality project outputs, including sizing markets, generating forecasts, competitive (market share) information and strategic recommendations for clients.

We’re looking for candidates who are consulting professionals with a thorough understanding of business research and consulting methodologies in Chemicals & Materials, and proven success of direct client interaction. Strong verbal and written communication and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Educational Qualification

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Professional Expertise

• Deep expertise in research methodologies and strategic marketing with proven leadership in driving research initiatives.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with demonstrated ability to communicate complex insights effectively.

Leadership & Strategic Abilities

• Strong commercial acumen combined with strategic thinking and analytical rigor.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams in fact-based consulting and complex market research projects over 5+ years.
• Skilled at delivering compelling research narratives focused on actionable business impact, not just data reporting.
• Extensive experience in fostering collaboration across diverse, global matrix organizations.

Core Competencies

• Proactive and organized leader with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with the ability to provide strategic insights in research deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, to develop executive-level presentations.

Additional Attributes

• Intercultural competence and experience in working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Adept at anticipating market and business needs and aligning research output to inform strategic decision-making.

• Wildly curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicator
• Deeply Analytical
• Excited about Disruptive Trends

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services

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