Business Strategy & Market Insights Specialist

Overview For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! Job Summary: The Business Strategy & Market Insights Specialist supports the development and execution of company strategy by driving coordination across strategic initiatives and building market intelligence that informs decision-making. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate strategic direction into execution plans, surface risks and misalignment, and ensure progress across priority initiatives. In parallel, the role is responsible for developing market insights through qualitative and quantitative research, including primary research, stakeholder interviews, and analysis in complex market environments where data is often fragmented or incomplete. The position requires strong judgment, collaboration, and the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations. Job Model: Hybrid Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager. Responsibilities: Support the company Strategy by coordinating and driving execution of strategic and market-related initiatives, ensuring plans remain aligned, on track, and transparent Partner closely with strategy and workstream owners to support execution planning, goal alignment, progress tracking, and issue identification across initiatives. Conduct market research to support strategic decision-making, including analysis of industry trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. Gather, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights through data analysis, stakeholder interviews, voice-of-customer (VOC) activities, and creative data-collection methods when traditional data sources are limited. Develop and maintain market segmentation frameworks, identifying priority customer segments and defining ideal customer profiles based on data and industry insights. Translate complex market and strategic information into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders, including leadership, Sales, and distributor partners. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, distributors, and internal teams to gather input, align priorities, and ensure insights are effectively shared and applied Evaluate market opportunities by estimating product applicability, market size, and revenue potential across identified segments. Support the development of repeatable processes and tools to enable ongoing market intelligence and VOC gathering and insight sharing across the organization. Train and support internal teams by sharing research findings, market insights, and best practices. Complexity of Duties: Handles moderate issues. Exercises independent judgment in analyzing information, prioritizing work, and recommending next steps Ability to operate effectively when data is limited or incomplete. High level of analytical problem solving. Balances multiple projects/initiatives with shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through Essential Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated project coordination and execution management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and regions without direct authority. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize diverse inputs into coherent insights Proficiency in market research and segmentation methodologies, incl. primary and secondary research, as well as voice-of-customer approaches. Ability to structure, organize, and maintain data and insights in ways that enable analysis and decision-making. Able to train and enable others through knowledge sharing and documentation. Education and/or Experience: 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in strategy, market intelligence, research, consulting, or related role. Experience working in complex, multi stakeholder B2B and/or industrial market environments preferred. Ability to understand and work with technical or engineered solutions without requiring a formal technical background. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift, bend, stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Ability to travel internationally via plane, car, train and public transportation. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Disclaimer: A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview. Targeted pay range: $100,000 - $125,000/annually depending on experience Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ( $100,000 - $125,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview. Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available. Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window. All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. 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