Posted:
9/17/2024, 7:45:47 AM
Location(s):
Mason, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
On-site
VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.
As an employee, you’ll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don’t take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer’s Top Workplace Award for 8 years running!
Our Mission: With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home.
Our Values: Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, Connectivity
Purpose:
The Business Analyst interacts with customers, industry experts and VEGA Sales members to solicit information and data, which they will analyze and process to help VEGA plan successful product and sales strategies. This is done both in-person at customer sites, by phone and at industry events, trade shows, etc.
The Business Analyst will reach out to existing and prospective customers to learn about and study customer preferences, business problems/conditions, competition, and other factors to assess potential sales of a product or service. The Business Analyst participates on a global team of analysts to assist leadership in understanding what markets want, who will buy, and at what price.
Data collected includes sales statistics, industry studies/trends, pricing policies, customer demographics, distribution channels, points of sale, market share, etc. The Business Analyst will also conduct direct customer research utilizing field interviews, surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups to understand and assess preferences, needs and buying behavior.
This position reports to a Cincinnati based Executive, but takes direction from the Product Management Team Lead and Department Lead in Germany.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Monitor current local market trends and develop appropriate strategies
Conduct in-person customer visits to collect voice of customer information about instrumentation
Research existing and emerging markets to identify opportunities
Research competitors and evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies
Draw up a local business plan
Collaborate with the PM teams at the headquarter in Schiltach, Germany
Actively participate in national trade and industry bodies
Experience in product management, business development or strategic marketing
Must be able to travel, Domestic and International, up to 50%
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent AND up to 5 years related experience and/or
training;
OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with instrumentation, automation or heavy industries.
VEGA Americas, Inc. provides a full benefits package to Full-Time employees including:
VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability
Website: https://www.vega.com/
Headquarter Location: Schiltach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1950
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Manufacturing