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Competitive Intelligence Senior Analyst

Cox
$79,400.00 - $119,000.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, flex time, 401(k), remote work

Jan 07, 2025
This position is remote/work from home and can be located anywhere within the United States. If you live in Atlanta, there will be some in-office responsibility. Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 The Competitive Intelligence Senior Analyst will demonstrate thought leadership and subject matter expertise on Cox Automotive's competitive set, proactively identifying market risks and opportunities. This person provides expert counsel and advice on competitive dynamics, and is responsible for capturing, analyzing, and synthesizing competitive insights from various channels (earnings calls, analyst's reports, press releases, team members, etc.). Maintaining competitor profiles including drivers, current strategy, management assumptions, and capabilities also fall in the day-to-day. The Competitive Intelligence Senior Analyst will primarily support Cox Automotive's EV Battery Solutions business, which is a new and evolving space that will require the analyst to adapt to changes. This role will work with and present to senior leadership to impact business strategy. In addition to keeping a pulse on key competitive activity, the Competitive Intelligence Senior Analyst will play a key role in product updates and overall competitive dynamics in this space, with the objective of supporting developing strategic insights focused on maintaining the companies' leadership positions. Activities may also support business planning, product development, sales enablement, marketing, and competitive response strategies. What You'll Do Research: stay current on market and competitors and monitor the news/marketplace on a daily basis. Effectively coordinate, capture, synthesize and analyze competitive insights from various channels, maintaining robust competitor profiles that synthesize key insights. Undertake specific projects, build areas of expertise and share knowledge with team members. Competitive analysis: perform research and analysis on specific competitors: market presence, product offerings and capabilities, sales strategies and relevant dynamics. Gain a deep understanding of some of Cox Automotive's key competitors and help build winning competitive strategies. Content development: develop competitive briefs, quarterly earnings points-of-views, product matrixes and presentations for different audiences. Also, partner with Sales and Marketing teams to create sales enablement materials. Present deliverables through various formats (webinars, meetings, in-person, recorded video shorts) Product management: stay abreast of competitor product evolutions and launches. Identify and communicate portfolio gaps and market observations on a regular basis. Sales support: Assist sales in competitive situations by making recommendations on sales strategies Establish a strong network, including key industry groups, clients and experts (internal and external). Keep abreast of developments and best practices in the Competitive Intelligence field. Proactively generate insights into actions of key competitors and provide structured proactive thinking on potential business implications and/or responses for Cox Automotive Proactively seek out ways to continuously improve the depth of insights, quality/reach of deliverables and improve the efficiency of the team Support ad hoc requests and assume other responsibilities as they arise. Travel: 15% What's In It for You? Here's a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee: A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance. Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more. Who You Are/ Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field Strong self-starter, who proactively establishes where focus is needed and can pivot based on feedback/input from business stakeholders Critical thinking capabilities, and creativity in sourcing information and problem-solving. Must have natural intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguous information, an evolving space, and limited direction. Demonstrated ability leverage input from multiple sources (primary and secondary) to synthesize insights Demonstrated ability to be collaborative in a highly matrixed environment, influence without authority, and act as a trusted advisor Demonstrated experience in engaging/partnering with, and presenting to, business leadership. Energetic and positive team player who is flexible and personable with a service-oriented attitude. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment in which attention to detail is expected. Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills. Strong ability to manage and communicate up. Approaches change with a positive mindset. Embraces responsibility for outcomes and impact. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to deliver concise reporting, presentations, and materials that are executive-friendly Travel: 15% Preferred: Automotive/EV industry experience Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today! USD 79,400.00 - 119,000.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. Application Deadline: 01/14/2025 About Cox Automotive At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! About Cox** Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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