Director, Market Intelligence & Planning

AVI-SPL; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a Director of Market Intelligence & Planning, where you'll leverage your analytical skills to shape business strategies and drive growth. In this pivotal role, you will analyze market trends, forecast future conditions, and develop resource models that optimize sales strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable insights that influence decision-making and enhance organizational performance. The company fosters an inclusive culture and offers opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits, including vision and dental

Paid holidays

Sick days

Personal days

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in analysis, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and resource modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze trends to support decision-making.
• Develop forecasts and budgeting inputs based on market data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree or specialized certifications

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Tableau

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevateexperiences,create new value, and enableorganizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Director of Market Intelligence & Planning is responsible for analyzing market trends, sizing market opportunities, forecasting future market conditions, and developing market coverage models and sales resource models to optimize business strategies and budgeting. This role involves gathering and interpreting information about market conditions, consumer behaviors, and competitor activities to support decision-making processes.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the industry.
• Analyze data related to customer demographics, preferences, and behaviors.
• Monitor competitors’ strategies and activities.

Market Sizing:

• Estimate the total addressable market (TAM), serviceable available market (SAM), and serviceable obtainable market (SOM) for various segments.
• Use various methodologies, such as top-down and bottom-up approaches, to accurately size markets.
• Quantify potential revenue opportunities across different markets.
• Provide detailed market size forecasts and growth projections.

Forecasting:

• Develop short-term and long-term forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and economic indicators.
• Utilize quantitative models and statistical methods to predict future market behavior and demand.
• Create forecasts to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Regularly update forecasts to reflect changes in the market environment and business strategy.

Budgeting:

• Assist in the development of budgets by providing market data, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Analyze the financial implications of market trends and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure alignment between market analysis, forecasts, and budgetary planning.
• Monitor budget performance against market trends and adjust forecasts and recommendations as necessary.

Market Coverage Models:

• Develop and optimize market coverage models to ensure effective allocation of resources and maximize market penetration.
• Analyze different coverage strategies, including direct and indirect channels, and recommend the best approach based on market conditions and business objectives.
• Evaluate geographic and demographic factors to determine the most efficient coverage plans.

Sales Resource Modeling:

• Develop sales resource models to optimize the deployment of sales teams and resources.
• Analyze sales performance data to identify the most effective allocation of sales personnel and resources.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to align resource models with business goals and market opportunities.
• Recommend adjustments to sales coverage and resource allocation based on market changes and performance metrics.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop entry strategies and growth plans based on research findings, market sizing, forecasts, and resource models.
• Assist in creating business plans, including forecasts, budgeting inputs, and positioning strategies.
• Identify potential markets and customer segments for strategic initiatives.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Collect, organize, and analyze large sets of data using statistical tools.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing research findings, market insights, sizing estimates, forecasts, market coverage models, sales resource models, and budgetary recommendations.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and budgeting.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with various teams, including finance, sales, operations, and executive leadership, to align strategies with business objectives.
• Communicate insights, forecasts, market coverage models, sales resource models, budgeting recommendations, and strategies to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, forecasting techniques, budgeting methodologies, market coverage strategies, sales resource allocation techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Suggest improvements to research methodologies, sizing techniques, forecasting models, budgeting processes, market coverage models, sales resource models, and analytical tools.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or specialized certifications in market analysis, forecasting, budgeting, sales resource optimization, or business strategy.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in analysis, strategic planning, budgeting, market coverage modeling, or sales resource modeling, with a focus on market sizing, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data, forecast future trends, develop market coverage models, optimize sales resources, and translate insights into actionable strategies and budget recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Tableau), budgeting software, and resource modeling tools. Experience with forecasting models, market coverage models, and sales resource modeling tools is preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings, forecasts, market coverage models, sales resource models, budgetary recommendations, and strategies clearly and concisely.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and solve complex business, financial, and resource allocation problems.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail in data analysis, market sizing, forecasting, budgeting, market coverage modeling, sales resource modeling, and reporting.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

MORE ABOUT US

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.