Join Our Client's Team as a Market Analyst / Researcher!
Location: Bridgwater Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing bespoke manufacturing company, on track to hit an impressive £60M turnover this year! They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products to several highly profitable and expanding sectors, servicing clients around the globe. Their dedication to excellence drives this specific division, where they leverage their expertise in performance fabric manufacture to deliver outstanding protection solutions to their worldwide clients.
The Role: We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Market Analyst / Researcher to enhance our client's business development efforts by identifying and monitoring public and commercial tenders. You will analyse previous awards to provide valuable insights on future opportunities while managing tender processes and nurturing strategic relationships.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Market Intelligence Management: Monitor procurement portals and develop networks to gather crucial market intelligence.
Strategic Insights: Provide actionable insights that inform our client's approach to tender opportunities, considering broader market dynamics.
Tender Coordination: Oversee tender submissions and maintain a historical database to streamline future efforts.
Reporting and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to compile comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across teams to share findings and coordinate effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key contacts, attending external events to enhance market understanding.
Essential Skills:
Proficient in spreadsheets (Excel, Power Bi), databases (SQL), and programming languages (R, Python).
Strong networking and intelligence-gathering skills across various media channels.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities within the organisation.
A confident professional demeanour when engaging with external stakeholders.
Desirable Attributes (not essential):
Familiarity with commercial databases like DCI/TED/DASA/Sam.com.
Knowledge of the public tender process and experience in bid writing.
Good investigative skills along with project management experience.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or qualified experience
2-5 years of experience in procurement, sales, or market analysis is preferred.
What Our Client Offers:
Generous Leave: 22 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays, with an extra day for each year of service (up to 25 days).
Holiday Shutdown: Enjoy time off during Christmas and New Year.
Comprehensive Benefits: On-site parking, well-being programs, cycle-to-work scheme, and company pension contributions.
Extra Perks: Free tea and coffee, company uniform provided, and discounts for retail.
