Senior Manager, Market Intelligence and Research

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Economics or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred

·         Proven experience (8+ years) in strategic planning, market research, and business analysis

·         Minimum 4 years' experience leading a B2B Market Research, Market Intelligence, or Strategy function for a business unit or segment

·         Proficiency in developing market assessments, data analysis, and presentation of insights.

·         Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to turn data into actionable strategies.

·         Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

·         Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market trends and adapt strategies accordingly.

·         Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

·         Working knowledge of business / financial acumen.

Additional Qualifications

·         Fluent in English (written and spoken).

·         Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.

·         Demonstrated success in a highly fast-paced setting

·         Ability to identify new issues, trends, and opportunities from data

·         Demonstrated analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills

·         Strong project management and organizational skills with cross-functional teams of diverse colleagues

·         Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

·         Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, talking and listening

·         Must be able to walk and use hands

·         Typically work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate

Competencies

·         Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

·         Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.