Strategic Competitor Intelligence Expert

Job Description

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as VOIS) and we’re looking for a

Strategic Competitor Intelligence Expert

Your role in a nutshell:

You will be responsible for managing and delivering ongoing competitor intelligence activities for Vodafone Business. You will develop a deep understanding of our competitors and their strategies, actions, and performance across markets, product areas and customer segments via leveraging a number of information sources, e.g. earnings calls, databases, and analyst briefings.
In addition, as a part of the broader Strategy & Corporate development team, you will support the delivery of strategy projects, e.g. relating to researching market and competitor dynamics.
We are looking for a candidate with a proactive mindset, who can understand senior stakeholder needs, improve & evolve the competitor activities and drive strategic topics.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor competitors’ strategic announcements, earnings calls, major events, analyst briefings etc., and provide synthesized summaries, Vodafone Business executives (SLT-level and above)
• Continuously track the evolution of competitors’ strategies and performance, identify new and innovative solutions (e.g. AI based tracking mechanisms)
• Recognize disruptors on the market (e.g. hyperscalers /managed service providers) and monitor their activities
• Develop executive-level answers and presentations on ad-hoc questions relating to competitor strategies, actions, and performance
• Provide regular inputs for ExCo updates on competitor intelligence
• Deliver assigned research tasks related to B2B strategy projects and strategic insights, recommendations

What you’ll bring to the team:

• University degree (BSc or higher) in Business, Economics, Finance
• At least 2-4 years of experience in Management Consulting or analyzing market / commercial / competitive landscape & providing strategic insights (Telco/ICT industry knowledge is an advantage)
• Strong interest & motivation in the telco and ICT market, its products, and key players
• High level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking to identify the meaning and strategic implications of competitor moves
• Persuasive and articulate, capable of dealing with all levels of management
• Enthusiastic with willingness to learn and can-do attitude
• High attention to detail while able to work with incomplete data sets
• Self-driven and ability to meet timelines
• Advanced PowerPoint skills
• Advanced Excel skills

In return we provide you with:

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

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