Next Generation Market Analyst (m/f/d)

Executive search for the future: i-potentials is the leading boutique consultancy for the digital and transformational economy in the DACH region. Founded in 2009 as the first executive search consultancy in the digital ecosystem, we specialized early on in recruitment for the first and second management levels and have been shaping the management and organizational structures of beacons of the digital economy, international corporations, traditional family businesses and SME champions for years. We are convinced that our times require new leadership personalities who can shape the future viability and further development of an organization. That’s why we find leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset who can shape the future for business, society and people.

OUR AMBITION: LEAD INTO THE FUTURE.

With our C-level placements, we shape the economy of tomorrow and bring a new understanding of leadership to our clients’ organizations. This ambition is what defines us as an executive search boutique – and for this we have been awarded top marks for years, including in the renowned personnel consultant ranking of Wirtschaftswoche, and have received the German Excellence Award, the “Headhunter of the Year” Award and the “HR Excellence” Award.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

As a Next Generation Market Analyst (m/f/d), you will track market and industry trends to find strategically relevant insights into organisational structures and future skills in the digital age. Your analyses form the basis for our mandates to fill top digital positions for our client portfolio, which spans the entire digital economy – from digital pure players to medium-sized companies and DAX-listed corporations.

Your tasks

• Project-specific analysis and evaluation of market and competitor information: From general company information to strategic orientation such as market shares, management personnel changes, marketing and sales channels, etc.
• Research and preparation of organisational and management structures
• In the area of profiling, the development of individual identification strategies for the search for suitable managers based on the market analysis
• Recording and evaluating target companies for the systematic identification and pre-selection of executives for national and international clients in close cooperation and coordination with the responsible project managers
• Accompanying external customer meetings and analysing them together with the project team
• Building up expertise and supporting internal knowledge management in an area defined by you and us (e.g. data science, performance marketing)
• Independent management of your research within the projects and associated documentation in the corresponding tools

What you bring to the table

• Motivation to constantly expand your knowledge and grow beyond your personal skills and knowledge.
• You are characterised by a quick grasp, flexibility of thought and action combined with creativity and determination.
• You are keen to take on responsibility and have the ability to work independently and make decisions.
• You are characterised by a cooperative and collegial way of working, commitment and the ability to work on several projects or topics at the same time.
• You enjoy process-orientated work and the journey, not just the destination, and have a sense of order and structure.
• Perseverance and an ability to think KPI-based to meet deadlines.
• You have completed an apprenticeship, a Master’s degree or are in the process of completing your Master’s degree.
• Initial experience in recruiting/active sourcing and/or market research and initial knowledge of digital business models are an advantage.
• You communicate convincingly and confidently in German and English.

What we offer

• You will gain deep insights into various industries and companies in the digital economy, the job profiles of the future and influence the decisions and future plans of companies through our mandates.
• You will build up an excellent network and, above all, knowledge of various business models.
• With us, you will quickly take responsibility for task packages and sub-projects and enjoy the freedom to contribute your own ideas and approaches.
• Both professional and personal growth in an ambitious working environment – we shape your career path with us hand in hand and offer you exciting opportunities for advancement. You will benefit from regular training sessions and a personal training budget.
• Open communication and transparency and respectful cooperation are very important to us.
• We offer you flexible working hours on a full-time or part-time basis and the opportunity to work from home.

Next steps

Sounds like we would be a good match? Then send us your application with your CV via our application portal. Click below to start the process and select the position “Next Generation Market Analyst” under Vacancies at i-potentials. We will get to know each other in a three-stage interview process including case processing.