Market Analyst & Strategic Growth Specialist

Job Description

To systematically transform market intelligence into actionable growth drivers. This role proactively maps Chinese investment across the Mekong region (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar), generates qualified sales leads, and builds key channel relationships (e.g., Chinese Chambers of Commerce) to directly fuel the team’s commercial pipeline. The role ensures that our client development is structured, data-driven, and proactive rather than fragmented and reactive.

Who We Are

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What We Offer

Maersk is the global leader in the industry, You’ll have the opportunity to work for a large global organization and get exposure to excellent processes and systems. You will join an organization that offers a challenging and rewarding career where everyone’s contribution is valued and rewarded.

On leadership and mentoring, Maersk has a nurturing management culture. Throughout their career, your leaders will support your ideas and provide necessary advice and training. You’ll be given the opportunity to prove yourself, as well as challenging work that develops your abilities.

On career development, there are wide range of roles in Maersk and Maersk has a very good career mobility program that establishes a culture of priority consideration to internal candidates and encourages employees to take responsibility for managing their careers whether to move laterally or vertically.

Key Responsibilities:

1/ Drive Market Intelligence & Lead Generation outcomes:

• Systematically monitor and analyze Chinese corporate investment announcements (greenfield, M&A, expansions) across Mekong countries.

• Deliver quarterly “China Investment Outlook – Mekong” report with prioritized target lists, investment timelines, and key contacts.

• Generating a monthly pipeline of validated, high potential leads for sales to engage.

• Maintain a dynamic “target client mapping dashboard” by industry, investment stage, and logistics need

2/ Develop and sustain strategic channel relationships

• Actively manage relationships with key Chinese chambers of commerce (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia).

• Become a trusted member to gain early insights, co-host events, and generate direct client access.

• Coordinate joint activities (seminars, networking sessions) with chambers to position Maersk as the preferred logistics partner.

3/ Provide internal strategic support:

• Feed market intelligence into solutions to localization, pricing, and resource planning.

• Collaborate with the sales and COA Ecosystem & PMO to align lead generation with solution design and partner capabilities.

• Support the team’s strategic planning with data-backed insights on Chinese investment trends and competitor movements.

4/ Accountable For:

• Quality, timeliness, and actionability of market intelligence deliverables.

• Lead generation pipeline (volume and quality).

• Chamber relationship health and engagement outcomes.

• CRM (SFDC) data hygiene for all leads generated

Who Are We Looking For

• Fluent in English & Chinese (Mandarin) – written and spoken – is a must.

• 2–3 years of experience in market research, business intelligence, sales support, or a related field. Experience in logistics is a plus but not required.

• Basic understanding of corporate investment or trade flows (can be developed on the job).

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with external organizations (chambers, trade bodies, etc.).

• Good analytical skills and comfortable working with data (Excel, basic dashboards).

• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Good communication skills in English (working level).

• Willingness to travel within the Mekong region.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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