Location: Melbourne, Australia Employment

Type: Full-time Experience

Level: Graduate / Early Career

About Aster

Aster is a leading provider of energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions in Southeast Asia, supplying products and services to a wide range of manufacturing industries across domestic and international markets. A Chandra Asri-led joint venture with Glencore, Aster builds on the robust industrial heritage of Chandra Asri Group, which has grown since its establishment in 1992 to become a trusted growth partner with strategically positioned assets across Indonesia and Singapore. The Group's integrated asset base includes a refinery with a capacity of more than 300,000 barrels per day, supported by ongoing asset rejuvenation initiatives; a 1.1 million metric ton naphtha cracker on Bukom Island; 2.5 million metric tons of downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island; and a 0.9 million metric ton naphtha cracker in Cilegon. These operations are underpinned by critical infrastructure assets, including energy, electricity, water, jetty, and tank farm facilities.

Following the acquisition of Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals (CPSC), Aster has further strengthened its chemicals portfolio and is now a regional leader in high-performance HDPE resins, serving applications such as food packaging and other essential industrial sectors. We are a mission-critical partner to customers across Australia and New Zealand, managing a time-sensitive supply chain to deliver high-quality products that meet the stringent safety and distribution standards of the Oceania market.

Together,



these capabilities position Aster to create sustainable value across the energy and chemicals value chain while supporting the evolving needs of customers throughout the region.

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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, commercially minded, and analytical individual to join our Chemicals & Polymers business, supporting sales and commercial activities across Australia and New Zealand.

Working with the commercial team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will support customer engagement, sales coordination, market analysis, commercial planning, and demand forecasting. As your experience develops, you will progressively take on greater responsibility for customer relationships, business development, and selected accounts.

Job Responsibilities

1. Sales & Business Development

- Research prospective customers, market segments and growth opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.
- Build an understanding of customer requirements, product applications, purchasing behaviour and market dynamics.
- Support engagement with existing and prospective customers through meetings, commercial discussions, and business-development activities.
- Prepare customer profiles, market and competitor analyses, and recommendations to inform commercial decisions.
- Contribute to commercial proposals,



customer account plans, and initiatives to introduce new products or develop new business opportunities.

1. Commercial Analysis & Planning

- Working with the Sales Manager and relevant business teams, you will:
- Analyse market conditions, customer demand, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
- Analyse pricing, sales margins, and customer profitability to support commercial recommendations.
- Monitor sales performance, pipeline developments, and market trends.
- Develop customer demand forecasts using historical sales, market intelligence, and pipeline information.
- Assess inventory, supply availability, and logistics costs in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Prepare commercial assessments, customer presentations, and recommendations using Excel, Power BI, and other business tools.

1. Account Development & Commercial Performance

- Support the development and execution of customer account strategies and commercial plans.
- Work with supply chain, logistics, finance, and customer service teams to develop commercially appropriate customer solutions.
- Evaluate supply considerations, customer commitments, and commercial risks when assessing opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve customer profitability, market penetration, and overall commercial performance.
- Monitor assigned commercial initiatives and recommended actions to achieve agreed business objectives.
- Progressively assume responsibility for selected customer accounts and sales opportunities under the guidance

📌 ANZ Sales (Melbourne)
🏢 Aster
📍 Melbourne