Job Description:
Responsible for gathering, synthesizing and analyzing market data and competitive intelligence in support of deep understanding of customer, market, and competitor globally. Support fact-based decision making and successful achievement of business unit revenue and growth targets.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall
- Conduct primary and secondary research to generate actionable market insights
- Identify trends in technology, product, customer and vertical/regional markets
- Support strategic market intelligence efforts across all Pentair business such as market analysis, opportunity identification and lead generation
- Identify, analyze and synthesize diverse external and internal data and continuously improve market information management system and process
Competitive Intelligence
- Monitor competitor activities and assess the impact of their market activities on Pentair business on a regular basis
- Provide regular summaries of competitive insights including financial performance, new product launch, M&A and so forth
Market Sizing and Growth Opportunity
- Develop market sizing models by synthesizing a variety of market data, building a series of assumptions and collaborating with BU stakeholders
- Identify growth opportunities for new and existing products and markets by incorporating external and internal data sources
- Coordinate market sizing & segmentation exercises with business stakeholders across Pentair
Customer Intelligence
- Monitor key account activities and publications on a regular basis and publish a summary of customer activity updates
Additional
- Coordinate with a variety of internal stakeholders including finance, marketing, product management and engineering as a business partner
- Support strategy development, business planning and other strategic initiatives
- Support diverse types of research projects
JOB CRITERIA:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Strong knowledge in strategy, finance, and competitive intelligence framework
- Minimum 7+ year experience in consulting or market research agencies
- Master’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering or statistics preferred (not required)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of scoping, designing and execution of secondary and primary research projects
- Knowledge of collection and analysis of complex data sets
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of building market and industry analysis templates (e.g., Mekko Charts)
- Knowledge of online data collection/ desktop research
- Proficiency in visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
- Demonstrated project management skills to develop realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for assignments, and track and prioritize projects
- Skilled in synthesizing data into actionable information and related implications
- Skilled in written and verbal communication skills, and ability to understand information and ideas as presented
- Skill in developing and delivering effective presentations
- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
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What We Do
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com