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BURN MANUFACTURING Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis and business plans in Nairobi, Kenya

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).

     

     

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