We are currently recruiting for a Market Research Manager Lixil Europe to join our Commercial Sales Execution Department. The role will cover Europe and report directly to Leader Commercial Sales Execution.
Main roles and responsibilities:
Market Development, Modeling & Forecasting:
- Analyze and update global and regional market outlooks using sources such as IMF Global Economic Outlook, IHS Global Construction Outlook, Euroconstruct, BRG WTM etc.
- Provide market forecasting and modelling for business units, global product COEs and commercial markets based on external data.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for market insights from business stakeholders.
Market data integration for better performance understanding and management:
- Building process of Sell OUT data collection from Direct Customers.
- Set up simulations of Sell IN / Sell OUT / Stock for better market performance understanding.
Competitive Intelligence:
- Monitor and report on competitor financial performance and daily news using tools like LexisNexis and Medienspiegels.
- Conduct ad-hoc research to deliver timely competitor insights.
Financial Reporting to assess market shares development:
- Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting, including collaboration with external auditors.
- Participate in yearly impairment discussions and quarterly review preparation.
You should have the following qualifications:
- Experience in a market and competition analysis role within a multinational manufacturing organization.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys and data mining.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders in English.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to generate actionable insights.
- Skills in data visualisation tools to present findings in a clear and impactful manner.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisational structure.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to identify issues and develop strategic solutions.
- Attention to Detail: Precision and accuracy in analyzing and reporting data.
We offer:
- Diversity & inclusion: Everyone has the same opportunities with us and is supported individually.
- Highly motivated and appreciative team.
- Independent work with corresponding freedom and flat hierarchies.
- Private medical care, life insurance, Multisport program, PPE program and much more.
