Senior Manager Market Strategy (225-829)

The Senior Manager of Market Strategy is a critical leadership role that involves devising, implementing, and overseeing strategic initiatives to boost market presence and drive growth. This position necessitates a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends to develop actionable strategies. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, product development, and finance to ensure alignment and execution of strategies. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and experience in leading market strategy functions. This role will also involve presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across various levels of the organization are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive market strategies to drive business growth.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for strategic positioning and innovation.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure alignment of market strategies with product development.
• Lead competitive analysis efforts to anticipate industry shifts and competitor actions.
• Create presentations for senior leadership to communicate market strategies and performance.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to gather insights and gain influence in strategic decisions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing strategies, adjusting as needed.
• Guide and mentor junior team members to enhance strategic capabilities across the department.
• Coordinate with sales teams to align strategies with sales initiatives and goals.
• Manage budget planning for market strategy initiatives and projects.
• Introduce new methodologies and tools for strategic planning and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations in all strategic activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in market strategy, strategic planning, or business development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to executives.
• Highly collaborative with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in strategic planning tools and software applications.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management for marketing activities.