VP, Competitive Intelligence

📋 Description

• Establish and oversee a comprehensive Competitive Intelligence (CI) function across the organization to enhance our competitive focus.

• Cultivate a network of external sources and internal specialists to gather intelligence.

• Evaluate market trends, competitive movements, and emerging competitors; synthesize this analysis into critical insights to guide J D Power’s growth strategy, market entry activities, and product development plans.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to pinpoint competitive challenges and opportunities.

• Work alongside Marketing to verify JD Power claims and counteract competitor messaging.

• Develop and maintain a competitive scorecard to monitor progress towards strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with RevOps to integrate CI into sales processes and tools, including win/loss analysis and customer satisfaction insights.

• Share insights throughout the organization and integrate CI into training and enablement initiatives.

• Oversee third-party research vendors to address intelligence gaps.

• Identify and evaluate potential M&A and partnership opportunities that align with the growth strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in market and competitive intelligence roles within B2B-focused companies.

• Preferred experience in the automotive sector.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across different business units.

• Experience in establishing CI functions from the ground up is advantageous.

• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and providing clarity in dynamic environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.