Title:  Strategic Insight Manager

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That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running. 

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Position Purpose:

The Strategic Insight Manager will be responsible for driving the organization's growth by conducting in-depth market analysis, identifying key insights, and facilitating strategic decision-making. With a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration, this role ensures that the organization achieves its strategic objectives.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive market research projects to uncover consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Develop and maintain a common market model integrating external and internal factors, maximizing historical data utilization.
• Collaborate closely with sales team to understand market dynamics and competitive strategies, generating actionable recommendations and supervising commercial insight tools.
• Provide inputs for Annual Strategic Plan (ASP) and facilitate timely delivery, maintaining relationships with HQ, Region, and other markets.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources through proper budget management.

With demonstrated characteristic of:

• Excellent analytical skills for dissecting complex data and crafting actionable insights.
• Exceptional Communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills from inception to completion.
• Excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to perform well in a self-driven work environment, taking the initiative and completing tasks independently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Innovative in identifying and overcoming problems to achieve goals.
• Proficient Budget management skill to optimize resource allocation is a plus.
• Experience in brand management is considered advantageous for the role.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4 - 5 years of experience in market research, strategic analysis, or related roles.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.