About the role BURN is looking for a Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis and business plans who will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on our competitors to drive informed decision-making and maintain our competitive edge in the clean cooking industry. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that will guide our product development, marketing, and business strategies. Duties and Responsibilities + Competitor Analysis: + + Research and track our competitors' activities, strategies, and product offerings globally across the cookstove industry and any other related industry. + Identify and monitor emerging competitors, potential threats, and opportunities in the market. + Analyze competitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). + Market Research: + + Stay up to date with market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes that could impact BURN's competitive position. + Work with MR team to gather data on pricing.   + Data Collection, analysis, and Insights generation: + + Collect, organize, and maintain a database of competitor information, including financial data, product specifications, and market share. + Analyze data to provide insights into competitor performance, market positioning, and potential areas for growth. + Generate insights that can be used for decision making and to create strategic plans.   + Reporting and Communication: + + Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and cross-functional teams, highlighting key competitor insights and recommendations. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that competitive intelligence is integrated into strategic planning. + Competitive Strategy: + + Work closely with the strategy and product development teams to develop strategies that capitalize on competitive weaknesses and opportunities. + Provide input on pricing, product features, and marketing tactics based on competitor insights. + Support in strategy execution. + Ethical Standards: + + Adhere to ethical standards in gathering and using competitor intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal and industry regulations. + Benchmarking: + + Comparing our products and offerings against the competition and recommending areas of improvement. Skills and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. + Proven experience in competitor intelligence, or strategic analysis, with a minimum of 5 years in a relevant role. + Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to generate actionable insights. + Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. + Knowledge of the clean cooking space/ industry is a plus. + Proficiency in data analysis tools and software. + Ethical and responsible conduct in handling sensitive competitive information.                                                  Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).     Powered by JazzHR