Walk-in || Market Intelligence Analyst Automotive Domain

Job description

**Role Overview** We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented **Market Intelligence Analyst** with a strong background in the **automotive domain**, particularly in **Clean Air (CA), exhaust systems, and combustion engine technologies**. This role will focus on delivering actionable market insights, supporting RFQ activities, and developing technical presentations while closely collaborating with cross-functional and application engineering teams. **Key Responsibilities** **Market Intelligence & Insights** - Conduct **customer trend analysis** to identify evolving needs, buying behavior, and market demand patterns. - Analyze customer data, feedback, and industry insights to support **strategic decision-making**. - Perform **public news screening** and track developments across automotive markets (LV, CTOH, NRMM), especially in EMEA. - Gather insights from **regulatory updates, legislation, trade fairs, motor shows, and industry publications**. **Competitive & Market Analysis** - Perform **competitor benchmarking** including analysis of products, pricing strategies, positioning, and market performance. - Monitor competitive landscape changes and identify opportunities/threats. - Provide **actionable intelligence reports** to strengthen business strategy. **Data Collection & Reporting** - Gather and interpret **market data** from multiple sources (industry reports, databases, digital tools, publications). - Develop structured **dashboards, reports, and executive presentations**. - Use advanced tools to convert complex data into meaningful insights. **RFQ & Application Engineering Support** - Support **Application Engineering teams** in **RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes**. - Create and update **PowerPoint presentations** for new technologies and customer proposals. - Design **high-quality technical slides** aligned with engineering inputs and customer expectations. **Cross-functional Collaboration** - Collaborate with **Sales, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams**. - Align business strategies with market intelligence insights and customer requirements. **Technical & Functional Skills (Mandatory)** **Market Intelligence & Analysis** - Strong experience in **Market Intelligence / Market Research / Competitive Analysis** - Experience in **public news tracking, regulatory analysis, and industry monitoring** - Ability to extract insights from publications like **MTZ, ATZ, Automobilwoche, Automotive News** **Automotive Domain Expertise** - Strong understanding of **automotive systems**, especially: - **Exhaust systems / Clean Air (CA)** - **Combustion engines and related components** - Exposure to industry segments: **Light Vehicles (LV), CTOH, NRMM** **RFQ & Presentation Skills** - **Minimum 3+ years experience** in: - RFQ support and proposal preparation - PowerPoint creation and updates - Supporting application engineering teams **Tools & Technical Skills** - Strong expertise in **MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)** - Advanced **PowerPoint slide design and storytelling** - Experience in **image editing and visual content creation** - Ability to work with **AI-based search & investigation tools** **Engineering & Content Expertise** - Background as **Design Engineer (preferred)** - **3+ years experience in Clean Air (CA) domain** (preferred, e.g., Tenneco or similar) - Experience handling **technical content for engineering applications** **Preferred Qualifications** - Bachelors Degree in **Mechanical / Automotive Engineering** (mandatory or preferred) - MBA (Marketing / Strategy / Analytics) – Added advantage - Experience working with **global automotive markets (EMEA exposure preferred)** **Key Competencies** - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Detail-oriented with strong business acumen - Proactive and research-driven mindset