Careers with Verdantix
Research Director – Operational Excellence
Research Director – Operational Excellence
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Research Director
BUSINESS LINE
Operational Excellence
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Chief Research Officer, the Research Director sets the commercial and research strategy for the Operational Excellence research team located in New York and in London. This individual will have excellent client facing skills, a deep knowledge of research methodologies and experience in managing analysts as well as research projects and consulting projects. The successful candidate will have the ambition, intellectual prowess and management skills to double the size of the operational excellence research practice over a two-year period.
ROLE TYPE
Permanent, full-time
LOCATION
New York, USA
Requirements Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/DIPLOMA
- Minimum of 8 years work experience in a technology analyst firm, market research firm or consulting firm
- Educated to degree level with a preference for top-tier universities – desirable to have a relevant MSc, MBA or PhD
SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of industrial software, APM software, digital twins, IIoT, IT systems integration a significant plus
- Superior client management skills including communication, interpersonal and listening skills
- Excellent time management skills and organisational skills
- Perfect written English and fluent spoken English
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Intellectual ability to analyse diverse business problems and rapidly structure solutions through research activities
- Proven ability and desire to manage the production of high-quality written deliverables for executive clients
- Commercial perspective and desire to help win new business through sales support, client meetings and networking
- Vision and ego-strength to grow with the business and constantly enhance the client value proposition
- Career goal to manage a team of highly capable analysts
- Willingness to travel for client meetings on an ad hoc basis for short periods typically no longer than 3 days
- World class sense of humour
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Create the annual research plan for the practice group with input from analysts, sales and other managers
- Deliver the reports in the research plan on time and to agreed quality levels
- Provide feedback to analysts to improve the structure, key messages, language and business insights of written research deliverables
- Manage analysts on a day-to-day basis to help them develop research skills, presentation skills, client facing skills and writing skills
- Scope and design consulting projects with business analysis skills and conceptual thinking
- Articulate the value of Verdantix research to new prospects in sales calls, meetings, conferences and networking events
- Develop deep client relationships with individuals in roles like VP Operations, Head of Maintenance, Head of Engineering, Director of Asset Reliability
- Give speeches at industry conferences and client events to build awareness of the Verdantix brand
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Liz Auerbach, Snr HR Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or visit our Company page on LinkedIn for more information.
Industry Analyst – Smart Building Technologies
Industry Analyst – Smart Building Technologies
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Industry Analyst
BUSINESS LINE
Smart Building Technologies
JOB OVERVIEW
This role is an opportunity for a research analyst or consultant with at least two years of professional experience to join a fun, fast-paced and innovative team. You will be part of an international research team analysing the impact of technology on buildings, real estate portfolios, workplace solutions, and facilities, energy and maintenance management. These markets are undergoing transformational changes under the influence of technology trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud platforms, mobile technologies and AI. You will establish relationships across the industry, work on all aspects of market research and contribute to consulting projects. Typical clients are executives in multi-billion revenue corporates, professional services firms, technology firms and investors.
ROLE TYPE
Permanent, full-time
LOCATION
London, UK
Requirements Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/DIPLOMA
- Educated to undergraduate level with a preference for top-tier universities.
- Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in professional services / consulting firm / analyst firm.
- Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports would be a plus.
SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- Excellent communication skills internally, for face to face and telephone interviews.
- Excellent time management skills and organisational skills.
- Perfect written English and fluent spoken English.
- Verifiable track record of meeting deadlines.
- High ethical standards.
- Existing knowledge of the impact of technology trends such as IoT, cloud platforms and mobile technologies on businesses would be beneficial.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Intellectual ability to analyse diverse business problems and rapidly structure solutions through research activities
- Proven ability and desire to manage the production of high-quality written deliverables for executive clients
- Commercial perspective and desire to help win new business through sales support, client meetings and networking
- Vision and ego-strength to grow with the business and constantly enhance the client value proposition
- Career goal to manage a team of highly capable analysts
- Willingness to travel for client meetings on an ad hoc basis for short periods typically no longer than 3 days
- World class sense of humour
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Lead research and analysis to create insightful reports for businesses.
- Write high-quality research in English while meeting deadlines.
- Source and conduct interviews with executives and industry experts.
- Develop trusting relationships with senior industry decision makers.
- Contribute to client advisory workshops and other presentations
- Apply and create business research methodologies.
- Attend industry events to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market.
- Identify commercial opportunities and work with sales colleagues.
- Contribute to product development in a team context.
- Build up your profile in the industry.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Liz Auerbach, Snr HR Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or visit our Company page on LinkedIn for more information.
Analyst – Environment, Health & Safety
Analyst – Environment, Health & Safety
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Analyst
BUSINESS LINE
Environment, Health & Safety
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting into the US-based Practice Leader and working with the support of a team of analysts located in the firm’s UK and US offices, the Analyst will undertake strategic research on topics at the intersection of EHS performance and digital technologies. Success in the role requires an interest in EHS issues, an understanding of the potential for technology to improve business outcomes and experience in producing high-quality written deliverables. The successful candidate will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts.
ROLE TYPE
Permanent, full-time
LOCATION
London, UK
Requirements Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/DIPLOMA
- Minimum of undergraduate degree; advanced degree is preferred
SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and come up with new ideas
- Proven ability to quickly and proficiently write reports for a business audience
- Quantitative skills and knowledge of Excel to manipulate large data sets and apply basic mathematical concepts
- Familiarity with how to produce charts in Excel and figures in PowerPoint
- Perfect written English and fluent spoken English
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Solid experience in a business analyst role preferably with exposure to EHS technologies, EHS issues or in an industrial setting
- Educated to undergraduate level with a preference for studies including EHS, business or technology
- Experience interviewing senior managers across industries, via phone and in person, to collect business information
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Conducting research projects based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies
- Undertaking research interviews with EHS managers and executives at technology vendors
- Building quantitative models to size and forecast EHS and industrial wearable technology markets
- Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English
- Learning how to produce short reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings
- Working on consulting projects relating to EHS technology, industrial risk management and industrial wearables
- Attending Verdantix events and industry conferences
- Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients
- Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Liz Auerbach, Snr HR Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or visit our Company page on LinkedIn for more information.
Graduate Account Executive – Sales
Graduate Account Executive – Sales
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Graduate Account Executive
BUSINESS LINE
Sales
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to make a difference to the growth trajectory of a small firm which is growing at more than 25% a year? Do you like the idea of joining a growing five-person sales team and working collaboratively with a digital marketing team and technology analysts to sell research subscriptions, consulting projects and event sponsorship? If so, the Graduate Account Executive role at Verdantix is a perfect fit. Successful candidates will benefit from structured training over a period of 24-months and career development opportunities across both business development and client account management which will equip high performers to progress in a more senior sales role at Verdantix.
ROLE TYPE
Permanent, full-time
LOCATION
London, UK
Requirements Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/DIPLOMA
- Undergraduate degree
- Proven ability to meet KPIs preferable
- Some commercial business experience with preference for research, media, events and software
- Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM software preferable
SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
- Sales characteristics of tenacity, drive, commercial awareness and persuasiveness
- Outgoing personality enabling you to build rapport with executives and influence decisions
- Team player
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- World class sense of humour!
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Solid experience in a business analyst role preferably with exposure to EHS technologies, EHS issues or in an industrial setting
- Educated to undergraduate level with a preference for studies including EHS, business or technology
- Experience interviewing senior managers across industries, via phone and in person, to collect business information
SPECIFIC BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING
- Interest in the markets and technologies covered by Verdantix is a significant plus
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Conducting research projects based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies
- Undertaking research interviews with EHS managers and executives at technology vendors
- Building quantitative models to size and forecast EHS and industrial wearable technology markets
- Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English
- Learning how to produce short reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings
- Working on consulting projects relating to EHS technology, industrial risk management and industrial wearables
- Attending Verdantix events and industry conferences
- Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients
- Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Liz Auerbach, Snr HR Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or visit our Company page on LinkedIn for more information.
