Market Research and Analysis Specialist III

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

In an era of unprecedented change, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) stands at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing the trucking industry with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology. As the market leader, DTNA is driven by a relentless commitment to shaping a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow. Our distinguished portfolio, including renowned brands like Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, and Thomas Built Buses, sets us apart as the undeniable industry leader. We're not just imagining a better future – we're building it. Through relentless innovation and unwavering dedication, DTNA is paving the way for cleaner diesel, electric, hydrogen, and autonomous solutions that redefine mobility. The Economic and Trucking Intelligence team (ETI) is the bedrock of DTNA's strategic decisions. Joining ETI means your ideas hold the power to shape industries. Here, creativity thrives, innovation is celebrated, and the future is ours to build. As our Market Research and Analysis Specialist, you're more than a team member – you're a driver of change. Your role encompasses cutting-edge analytics, forecasting, strategic insights, and cross-functional collaboration to drive DTNA's success in a rapidly evolving market landscape. You will play a pivotal role in guiding our decision-making processes by equipping our management teams with essential insights. Your work will influence the strategic focus of key business processes, from sales and marketing strategies to production levels. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive transformative changes within DTNA, shaping the future of mobility through innovative data insights, strategic planning, and advanced analytics. If you are passionate about leveraging analytics to navigate complex business environments and drive impactful decision-making, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at DTNA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Statistics, Analytics or related quantitative field with 4 years of related experience, OR an Associate’s degree with 7 years of related experience, is required
Ability to drive cross-functional project teams of services personnel dispersed across multiple geographies and disciplines in a matrix structure where none of the resources report directly to the program manager.
Able to motivate stakeholders and influence their decision to align with organizational goals and priorities.
Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles.
Interpret complex data sets, pinpoint findings, and provide suggestions and explanations to broader Sales and Marketing Team.
Solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices.
Self-motivated; able to work independently while coordinating activities with cross-divisional teams.
Team player; able to communicate with technical and business experts at all levels of the organization.
Solid analytical and problem solving skills; ability to think strategically.
Experience and willingness to mentor/coach other’s as well as executive level consulting on business opportunity.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop executive level presentation skills.
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) expert level skills.
Knowledge of DTNA products and North American trucking industry.
Solid and demonstrable communication skills, i.e. ability to explain complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audience.
An attached resume is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Previous work experience in Sales, Marketing, Aftermarket or similar functions.
Demonstrable proficiency & experience with visualization and data preparation tools such as Tableau, Power BI and Alteryx.

Responsibilities

Lead the Economic and Trucking team’s North America business growth & competitive analysis approach
Develop and streamline market intelligence which will inform sales and marketing, DTNA’s Dealer network, and other external facing departments on conquest strategy and opportunity
Incorporate internal analysis into dealer intelligence and customer partnerships to meet our market share and growth targets
Lead Retail Prospect Management systems integrations and feature enhancements
Champion and support Micro-Market strategy adoption across key functional areas.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, aftermarket, and IT to develop a strong understanding of our data and the truck market.
Develop and maintain standards across our team to improve Sales and Marketing’s data analytic skills and data governance practices.
Create and present using various communication mediums (PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) to report findings to senior leadership.
Develop documentation and other functions for Continuous Improvement in the area
Act as business project manager in the development of new use cases, adoption of AI, and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with IT.
Lead training & development of new team members and the broader Sales & Marketing group
Support budget, PR/PO & invoicing processes for vendor contracts
Manage relationships with third party vendors that provide data and external market intelligence to the Business Development Team.