Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Location
Overland Park, KS | United States
Job description
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work and winner of the Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Segment Strategist to spearhead CC&I's expansion into emerging markets. This role will be crucial in assessing the feasibility and potential of entering new markets, developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies, making informed investment decisions, and presenting compelling proposals to senior management for approval.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate Emerging Markets: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify opportunities and risks in emerging markets relevant to our company’s products/services.
- Develop Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate and execute effective go-to-market plans tailored to each target market, considers competitive value proposition, market dynamics, competitive landscape & resource needs.
- Investment Decision Making: Utilize financial modeling and analytical tools to assess the financial viability and ROI of market entry strategies, including potential partnerships, acquisitions, or organic growth initiatives.
- Present Recommendations: Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to senior management, outlining market assessments, strategic recommendations, and proposed action plans, effectively articulating the rationale behind each decision.
- Monitor Market Performance: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring mechanisms to track the performance and progress of market expansion initiatives, promptly identifying deviations from targets and implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry experts to gather insights, garner support, and facilitate seamless execution of market entry strategies.
- Stay Abreast of Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting emerging markets, proactively adapting strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities and mitigate potential threats.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related roles, with a proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives in emerging markets.
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modeling, market research, and competitive analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically, anticipate future trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguity and evolving market conditions.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
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