Manager, Strategy and Market Intelligence

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY

East Walpole (MA)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 165,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose in East Walpole, MA is building a Strategy Office and seeks a Manager, Strategy & Market Intelligence as a founding member. Reporting to the CSO, you will establish a market intelligence center of excellence to turn tribal knowledge into structured insights informing long-range planning, growth opportunities, and M&A activity.

You will engage with customers, industry experts, executives, and the Board, developing market context, opportunities, risks, and actionable

Qualifications

MBA required; post-MBA experience up to 4 years encouraged.
Technical undergrad degree (engineering/sciences) a plus.
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or equity research preferred.
Industrial/B2B market exposure, especially filtration, materials, or advanced manufacturing.
Office-based at East Walpole, MA; hybrid schedule available.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Market Intelligence Center of Excellence.
Develop structured intelligence on core markets and adjacencies.
Advise CSO and leaders on Long Range Plan, opportunities and risks.
Support M&A activity through target screening and diligence inputs.
Engage with customers, industry experts, and trade associations.
Prepare executive materials translating data into insights.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research and insights quality.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Data visualization

AI tools

Discretion

Travel willingness

Education

MBA required

Technical undergrad degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Capital IQ

PitchBook

IBISWorld

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

POSITION SUMMARY

H&V is building a Strategy Office, and we are seeking a Manager, Strategy & Market Intelligence as a founding member of the team. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role will establish a market intelligence center of excellence — turning what is today tribal knowledge into structured, dynamic insights that inform business decisions, innovation, the long range plan, and M&A activity. The role starts with H&V’s core markets and expands into adjacencies and growth opportunities. The person in this role will engage directly with customers, industry experts, executives, and the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and maintain H&V’s Market Intelligence Center of Excellence — a durable, searchable repository of market, customer, competitor, and macroeconomic insight
Develop structured intelligence on H&V’s core markets (sizing, growth, segmentation, trends, competitive landscape) and expand coverage into adjacent markets and white-space opportunities
Serve as a thought partner to the CSO and business leaders on the Long Range Plan, providing market context, growth opportunities, and risks
Support M&A activity through target screening, market and competitive analysis, valuation, and diligence inputs
Engage directly with customers, industry experts, and trade associations to validate hypotheses and sharpen H&V’s point of view
Prepare and deliver executive- and board-level materials that translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, and the quality of insights

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Financial analysis: cash flow, NPV, valuation, and business case development
Market analysis: sizing, segmentation, competitor analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, macroeconomic correlation
Proficiency with AI tools for research, synthesis, and analysis
Strong data visualization and executive communication (Excel, PowerPoint; Tableau or Power BI a plus)
Familiarity with secondary research sources (e.g., S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, IBISWorld) a plus
Discretion in handling confidential strategic and M&A information
Up to 25% travel

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Curiosity — a genuine drive to understand markets, customers, and competitors deeply
Critical thinking — asks the right questions, challenges assumptions, separates signal from noise
Challenge the status quo — brings fresh, outside-in perspectives and pushes back constructively
Executive presence — credible and confident with customers, executives, and Board members
Business acumen — connects market dynamics to business outcomes
Comfort with ambiguity — structures unstructured problems and prioritizes what matters most

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

MBA required; recent graduates through ~4 years of post-MBA experience encouraged to apply
Technical undergraduate degree (engineering, sciences) a plus
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or equity research preferred
Industrial / B2B market exposure a plus; filtration, materials, or advanced manufacturing especially valuable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS

Office-based at H&V’s East Walpole, MA headquarters; hybrid schedule available
Travel up to 25% for customer visits, industry events, and target/site evaluations
Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments during plant or customer site visits

Salary Starting at $150,000

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

OUR PEOPLE CREATE SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEANER WORLD

For over 200 years, Hollingsworth & Vose has been building advanced materials that power cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier lives. But none of this happens without our people. At H&V, your career isn’t just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and create impact alongside a global team dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges. We believe that when individuals grow, our ability to solve those challenges grows too. Ready to build something meaningful?

OUR THREE PILLARS PURPOSE AND LONGEVITY

Work That Matters—Grounded in Our Heritage, Built for Generations to Come We create solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Your work here is part of a legacy of impact that spans 300 years.

PEOPLE-FIRST AND GROWING LEADERSHIP

Contribution That's Valued We invest in our people—recognizing your contributions, supporting your growth, and fostering a workplace where you're respected and your voice matters.

INNOVATION AND IMPACT

Innovation That Solves The Biggest Challenges Innovation at H&V means solving complex problems through collaboration and expertise. We develop advanced materials and technologies that help customers build cleaner futures.

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