Competitive Intelligence Consultant- Control & Industrial SW

About the position The Competitive Intelligence Consultant is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information on competitors, market trends, and industry dynamics for control systems and technologies, covering DeltaV DCS, SIS, and Industrial Software. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, data-driven professional with a keen interest in understanding technical offerings, business strategies, and market behaviors. This role requires excellent research skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and concise manner. This is a high-visibility role with impact across global sales, marketing, and product strategy. If you’re curious, analytical, and love to influence decisions, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Research & Data Collection:
• Conduct comprehensive primary and secondary research on competitors, including their products, services, pricing, marketing strategies, and financial performance.
• Utilize a variety of sources, such as market reports, financial filings, news articles, social media, and industry databases.
• Perform in-depth interviews with industry experts, customers, Impact Partners, and sales teams to gather qualitative insights and street fighting stories.
• Analysis & Synthesis:
• Analyze collected data to identify key trends, opportunities, and threats in the competitive landscape.
• Develop detailed competitor profiles, SWOT analyses, and strategic frameworks.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for PSS global sales teams.
• Reporting & Communication:
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, news posts, and reports to global sales and senior management.
• Articulate complex findings in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure awareness of intelligence.
• Support sales training and marketing events with presentations, seminars, or roundtables.
• Market & Industry Monitoring:
• Continuously monitor the market for emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and new entrants.
• Maintain the competition SharePoint site, as a repository of competitive intelligence data and insights.
• Proactively identify and assess potential competitive threats and opportunities.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in project operations, product marketing or service marketing, product support, business development, or technical sales
• Have experience with DeltaV DCS or any competitor’s control systems (including DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, etc.) or industrial software.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong ability to connect data points to broader business strategy.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Willingness to travel 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Nice-to-haves
• 4-year degree in the field of engineering Benefits
• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Apply tot his job

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