BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.

Summary

The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that will guide our product development, marketing, and business strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Competitor Analysis:

• Research and track our competitors’ activities, strategies, and product offerings globally across the cookstove industry.
• Identify and monitor emerging competitors, potential threats, and opportunities in the market.
• Analyze competitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).

Market Research:

• Stay up-to-date with market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes that could impact BURN’s competitive position.
• Conduct market research and gather data on pricing, distribution, and customer feedback related to our competitors.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect, organize, and maintain a database of competitor information, including financial data, product specifications, and market share.
• Analyze data to provide insights into competitor performance, market positioning, and potential areas for growth.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and cross-functional teams, highlighting key competitor insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that competitive intelligence is integrated into strategic planning.

Competitive Strategy:

• Work closely with the strategy and product development teams to develop strategies that capitalize on competitive weaknesses and opportunities.
• Provide input on pricing, product features, and marketing tactics based on competitor insights.

Ethical Standards:

• Adhere to ethical standards in gathering and using competitor intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal and industry regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in competitor intelligence, or strategic analysis, with a minimum of 5 years in a relevant role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of the clean cooking space/ industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Ethical and responsible conduct in handling sensitive competitive information.