Commercial Leadership Program

Pay

Annual wage range: $83,430. Eligible for the Short‑Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses. Final salary and compensation will be based on candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

About the role

Grace is recruiting future leaders for the Grace Commercial Leadership Program (CLP), a three‑year rotational program designed for individuals with strong leadership and management potential who are interested in the manufacturing industry. Participants will gain experience across multiple business functions, receive leadership training, and develop a professional network focused on operational excellence in catalysts, business operations, and materials technology.

Responsibilities

Throughout the program, CLPs complete three one‑year rotations across selected functions, gaining hands‑on experience and strengthening leadership skills.

• Year 1 – Building the Foundation for Success: understand and map business processes; learn how strategic decision‑making impacts profit & loss (P&L).
• Year 2 – Principles of Effective Stakeholder Management: partner with leaders in Process Technology, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Business Management, etc.; learn integration of strategic decisions with plant operations.
• Year 3 – Implementing Commercial Strategies: identify, lead, and monitor the successful execution of a process‑improvement project.

Rotations may include the following functions (choose three): Product Management, Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Planning, Procurement, Sales Operations, Marketing, Business Analytics.

All rotations take place at Grace’s headquarters in Columbia, MD. Upon completion of the three‑year program, participants are expected to relocate to the East Coast and/or Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

• Senior year student currently enrolled in a degree program in Supply Chain, Marketing, Management, Applied Math, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Prior meaningful work experience such as a co‑op or summer internship, demonstrated classroom success, and leadership experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Columbia, MD at the start of the program and remain for its duration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans (401(k) with company match – dollar for dollar up to the first 6%)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)