BURN is looking for a Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis & 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.

Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis & Business plans

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Full Time
Experienced

About the role

BURN is looking for a Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis & 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 in a clear and concise manner.
• 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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