Junior Executive (Fort Lauderdale)

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WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS NEW JOURNEY?

The Junior Executive program based in our Fort Lauderdale, FL office is a fast-track program focused on talent-development and succession initiative. It’s designed to accelerate the career growth of high-potential professionals into strategic roles, strengthening the leadership pipeline. The program runs once per year, starts in August, lasts 12 months, and includes a structured development journey combining advanced onboarding, targeted training and leadership development, and on-the-job challenges/projects within the business area (pre-defined projects/assignments that bring high business exposure to the participant and creates significant value for the company connected to our business priorities). This program is supported through sponsorship, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

The position is designed to be spread across two functional areas – commercial and operation .

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We are the same and different. Singular and plural. Here you can discover new challenges, new horizons, new goals and even more about yourself.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Junior Executive program is designed to be flexible, with a strong focus on learning and development. Participants are expected to balance the delivery of agreed objectives with active involvement in the day-to-day activities of their functional area, supporting the broader team. The JExc is responsible for executing assigned goals through defined milestones and ad hoc tasks, with a proactive mindset strongly encouraged.
• The program aims to expose the JExc to complex business challenges and support the development of practical solutions, while building hands-on experience. Successful completion of the program prepares the JExc to transition into advanced roles.
• Responsibilities are defined jointly with the Managing Director in the initial weeks and are intended to stretch the JExc’s capabilities while progressively increasing exposure to senior leadership over the 12-month program.

Responsibilities can include:

• Lead and contribute to strategic and analytical projects with tangible business impact
• Lead the budgeting process together with Sales and Operations
• Work closely with senior managers and executives to support decision‑making and execution
• Analyze complex commercial, operational, or market data and translate insights into recommendations
• Shadow in some of the senior leadership initiatives to prepare for the coming cycles
• Drive process improvements, governance enhancements, or business transformation initiatives
• Collaborate across functions (e.g., Sales, Operations, Revenue, Supply Chain, Strategy, Business Intelligence) and geographies
• Prepare and present executive‑level analyses, business cases, and recommendations
• Take increasing ownership of workstreams and act as a role model for performance and professionalism
• To support development and alignment, the JExc holds a weekly touchpoint with the Managing Director to present recent developments, discuss progress against objectives, and receive guidance on priorities and next steps.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 3–5 years of experience in the relevant area of expertise (e.g., function/discipline aligned to the hiring business unit).
• Demonstrated potential to grow into a strategic specialist or first leadership level role, with learning agility, working flexibility and strong ownership for delivery.
• Ability to thrive in an accelerated development track that includes structured onboarding, feedback cycles, and high-impact challenges/projects.
• Availability to be allocated in Fort Lauderdale, FL for the program period with opportunities for travel.
• Fluent in English, any other languages is an asset

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or MBA degree
• Fluent in Spanish
• Track record of succeeding in cross-functional or ambiguous environments , translating business needs into practical outcomes (strong execution + stakeholder management).
• Openness to structured development mechanisms (e.g., buddy/sponsorship, coaching/mentoring, and formal performance checkpoints).
• Motivation to build a long-term career at Suzano and contribute to a diverse leadership pipeline (inclusive mindset; ability to collaborate across cultures).

WHO INSPIRES US?

• People with authenticity and alignment with Suzano’s values.
• People with eagerness to learn and advance professionally.
• People who can learn and apply skillsets in innovative and creative ways
• People who embrace diversity and inclusion.
• People who value and appreciate cultural differences.
• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here:

GETTING TO KNOW OUR BENEFITS

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Variable Compensation: Enjoy a competitive bonus program

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Start with 18 business days of paid time off to relax and recharge.

• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with your loved ones, your birthday is on us!

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Suzano offers a monthly company match to help you save for the future.

• Life Insurance: Group life insurance coverage provided according to Suzano’s corporate policy.

• Parental Leave

• Health Insurance: Suzano pays 100% of the cost, no paycheck deductions! Coverage includes:

• BCBS Blue Options

• Transamerica GAP Insurance

• Principal Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance (Short and Long Term)

• Subsidized Gym Memberships: Support for your fitness goals with subsidies for gyms and studios.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources and support for personal and professional challenges.

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