Market Research Engineer
Location: Greenville, SC
Job Description:
This position is responsible for helping develop strategic marketing plans for key market sectors across all AVX products, i.e. Automotive, Medical, Military/Aerospace, Industrial, etc. Plans will include AVX value proposition for each market and specific targeting strategies. This person will also work to help incorporate acquired companies into the AVX marketing strategy.Reports To:
Market Research Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help formulate marketing strategies for delivery to business unit for each product line.
- Aid in establishing key marketing metrics.
- Provide assistance in competitor profiles that include: Products, pricing, trends, and SWOT Analysis.
- Coordinate with AVX Marketing Communications group for NPR releases, trade shows, and conferences/symposiums.
- Analyze global RFQs for market trends.
- Research market trends to identify new opportunities with existing products, potential new products, and acquisition targets.
- Develop marketing communication strategies with AVX Marcom group, including technical articles, press releases, NPI, advertising, catalogs and datasheets, content for AVX website and landing page, and webinars.
- Help facilitate communication on market trends/conditions and market research to various stakeholders including sales, FAE’s, APTC, operations, and executive management.
Job Requirements:
- BS degree in Engineering
- 1+ years of experience, preferably in electronic components.
- Ability to communicate at all levels. Should have experience with passive electronic components.
- Ability to apply knowledge of competitor’s product lines and their relative position in the market.