Strategic Associate – Competitive Analysis & Business Plans
About the role
BURN is looking for a
Strategic Associate in 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 the 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
How To Apply
