Senior Consultant - Chemicals Practice

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for Consultants and Senior Consultants with a strong commercial background in the chemicals sector to support strategic and operational transformation projects for industrial clients. This role provides the opportunity to combine industry knowledge with structured problem-solving, driving measurable impact across growth, sales effectiveness, organizational transformation, and business performance.
  • Move from industry into strategy consulting.
  • Work on growth and transformation projects in the chemicals sector.

About Our Client

Our client is an international management consulting firm that partners with senior executives to solve critical business challenges and unlock sustainable growth. With a strong presence across Asia and extensive experience in industrial sectors, the firm supports clients on strategy development, commercial transformation, operational improvement, and organizational effectiveness.

Job Description

As a Consultant / Senior Consultant, you will work closely with project teams and senior client stakeholders to deliver actionable recommendations and support execution across a range of strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Participate in strategy, growth, transformation, and commercial excellence projects for industrial and chemicals clients;
  • Conduct market assessments, competitive analysis, customer segmentation, and industry research;
  • Analyze complex business issues using quantitative and qualitative methods, translating findings into strategic recommendations;
  • Support the design and implementation of sales transformation and go-to-market initiatives;
  • Develop financial models, business cases, and operational improvement plans;
  • Prepare client presentations and facilitate workshops with management teams;
  • Engage directly with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships throughout project delivery;
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional consulting teams across multiple geographies;
  • Contribute to thought leadership, business development activities, and industry expertise building.

The Successful Applicant



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above;
  • 4-10 years of experience in chemicals, industrial manufacturing, materials, or related sectors;
  • Experience from a management trainee or commercial development programme is preferred;
  • Background in B2B sales, key account management, business development, or commercial functions;
  • Good understanding of market dynamics and customer needs within industrial sectors;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills;
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin;
  • Interest in strategy, business transformation, and consulting-related projects.



Preferred Backgrounds

  • Management Trainee or Commercial Leadership Programme within multinational industrial or chemicals companies;
  • Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Commercial Excellence Manager, or similar commercial roles;
  • Experience in Specialty Chemicals, Coatings, Advanced Materials, Industrial Gases, Performance Materials, Plastics, or Chemical Distribution.

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to senior executives and strategic decision-making processes across industrial sectors;
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with complex business challenges;
  • Structured professional development and mentorship from experienced consulting leaders;
  • International project exposure and collaboration with diverse teams;
  • Merit-based career progression within a high-performance environment;
  • Competitive compensation package and long-term professional growth opportunities.
Contact
Jona Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109983
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3532

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jona Zhang
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3532
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109983

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.