Market Intelligence Manager

Corning; North Carolina; On-site; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan (company-paid)

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Market Intelligence Manager to collaborate with Business Intelligence and Field Intelligence teams. The role focuses on delivering a comprehensive view of the Optical Communications market, chronicling key events, and translating insights for Corning’s leadership.

The position requires 5–10 years in market research or competitive intelligence, a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–10 years of work experience in market research, competitive intelligence.
• Preferably in the telecom industry.
• Strong knowledge of market intelligence processes.
• Strong accounting proficiency.
• Good understanding of optical communications products, markets, competitors.
• Proficient in AI use and prompt development.
• Fluent in English.
• Structured and analytical thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of new market and competitive developments and deliver analyses to senior management.
• Lead or support connectivity and PCS competitive intelligence projects.
• Conduct strategy and investment assessments and evaluate financial performance.
• Quantify capacity and perform product and value proposition evaluations.
• Develop cost models and maintain competitor profiles for leadership review.
• Disseminate competitive intelligence and present findings to PLM and business leaders.
• Perform secondary market research and synthesize information across sources.

Skills

Market research

Competitive intelligence

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Business Intelligence/MBA

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

Requisition Number: 78388

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations — not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings — carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Market Intelligence Manager will collaborate with Business Intelligence and Field Intelligence Teams to deliver a comprehensive view of the Optical Communications market, chronicle key events, and articulate business implications to Corning.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the impact of new market and competitive developments affecting Corning and deliver the analyses to senior management

• Lead or support connectivity and PCS competitive intelligence projects on the following topics:

• Strategy and investment assessments

• Financial performance

• Capacity quantification

• Product and calue prop evaluations

• Cost Modeling

• Maintain and disseminate competitor profiles, and present competitive landscape to PLM and business leaders in advance of business strategy planning

• Conduct secondary market research to gather relevant information from a variety of sources and integrate into competitive and market intelligence projects

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• Previous relevant job experience in market research, competitive + market intelligence
• Minimum 5-10 years of work experience, preferably in the telecom industry
• Strong knowledge of Market Intelligence related processes
• Strong accounting proficiency required
• Good understanding of optical communications products, target markets as well as competitors’ and customers’ landscape
• Proficient in AI use and prompt development
• Fluent in English
• Structured and analytical thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite
• Quick learner; persistent, takes initiative, determined, resilient

Desired Education

• A master’s degree in business Intelligence or Business Administration is strongly preferred

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $126,366.00 – $173,753.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].