Market Development Analyst - Graduate Programme

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At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

The Global Graduate Programme – A Fast-Track to Leadership

The Sibelco Global Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate the careers of promising individuals. It is a two-year rotational programme consisting of two one-year assignments in key operational and commercial roles. The programme provides hands-on experience with real business projects, ensuring early responsibility and exposure to strategic decision-making.

Participants are offered a permanent contract from the start, ensuring long-term career prospects within Sibelco.

As part of this programme, we are looking for a Graduate in Strategic Marketing for a one-year assignment focused on supporting the VCP program in Dessel and identifying new market opportunities for existing glass and construction sand products.

In addition, graduates must be open to spending their second year in a different cluster outside of their initial region. This ensures exposure to international or regional business operations and provides a broader understanding of Sibelco’s global structure.

Your Impact in This Role

This assignment focuses on supporting the VCP program within the Dessel cluster by strengthening strategic marketing activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market research and competitive analysis to assess market potential and positioning.
• Identifying and evaluating new target markets for existing glass and construction sand products.
• Defining and refining value propositions for target markets without changing the core applications.
• Collaborating with sales and technical sales to align market strategy with business objectives.
• Preparing strategic recommendations, presentations, and reports to support decision-making.
• Supporting go-to-market strategy development for new customer or geographic markets.

What You Bring to the Table

We are looking for individuals who are eager to take on responsibility early in their careers and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has:

• A degree in business, engineering, or a related commercial field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• A keen interest in market development, sales, and business strategy.
• Good ability to conduct desktop research and work with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Openness to spending the second year of the programme in a different cluster for international/regional experience.

Our Selection Process

The application process consists of:

• Application Submission – CV & Cover/Motivation Letter.
• First Interview – Initial screening and discussion about your background and motivations.
• Assessment – Evaluating key competencies required for the role.
• Business Case Study – A real-world challenge to assess problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Panel Interview – Final interview with key stakeholders.

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Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.