Market Intelligence Executive / Market Intelligence Specialist / Market Intelligence Manager

Role DescriptionProvide actionable insights into markets, competitors, customers, and industry developments. Combine structured research and analysis to identify opportunities, anticipate threats, and support strategy, commercial planning, and investment decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine intelligence priorities, research questions, and reporting requirements with stakeholders.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and industry developments.Gather information from credible public sources, databases, interviews, and approved research providers.Assess source reliability, reconcile conflicting information, and maintain references.Analyze market size, growth drivers, competitive positioning, and value chains.Develop forecasts and scenarios, documenting assumptions and uncertainty.Identify emerging opportunities, threats, and indicators requiring closer attention.Prepare dashboards, briefings, competitor profiles, and recommendations.Translate findings into implications for products, pricing, channels, and business strategy.Coordinate with sales, marketing, product, finance, and corporate strategy teams.Maintain research repositories, monitoring frameworks, and consistent definitions.Use lawful, ethical collection methods and protect confidential information.Evaluate how intelligence supports decisions and improve research methods.Role-Specific ResponsibilitiesMarket Intelligence Executive: Coordinate monitoring, gather data, maintain trackers, and prepare recurring reports and research summaries.Market Intelligence Specialist: Own complex research assignments or specialist markets, develop analytical methods, and advise stakeholders on findings and implications.Market Intelligence Manager: Set intelligence priorities, lead teams and providers, manage budgets, and integrate insights into planning and leadership decisions.QualificationsRelevant experience in market intelligence, competitive intelligence, market research, strategy, business analysis, or a related field.Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.Understanding of market dynamics, business models, and commercial performance drivers.Proficiency in spreadsheets, presentation tools, and relevant research platforms.Ability to distinguish verified evidence, estimates, assumptions, and judgments.Clear writing and ability to communicate complex findings concisely.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.Sound commercial judgment, professional integrity, and discretion.A degree in business, economics, marketing, finance, statistics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.For specialist roles, experience independently delivering research and recommendations.For manager roles, experience leading intelligence programs, managing resources, and influencing senior stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry expertise or knowledge of assigned markets.Familiarity with market sizing, forecasting, scenario analysis, and structured intelligence methods.Experience with SQL, Python, business intelligence tools, or research automation.Exposure to primary research, expert interviews, or customer insight programs.Experience managing research vendors and information subscriptions.Additional language skills relevant to monitored markets.Scope by RoleMarket Intelligence Executive: Supports timely collection, organization, and reporting of market information.Market Intelligence Specialist: Provides deeper analysis and specialist advice on market and competitive questions.Market Intelligence Manager: Leads intelligence strategy and delivery, aligning research investment with business priorities and decision needs.