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As part of the Product Management team the Product Research Analyst will be responsible for developing a clear picture of the worldwide marketplace with focus on products. Supporting internal business stakeholders, this role is responsible for the analysis of product information from a variety of sources (internal and external).
The Product Research Analyst collects and analyzes data to evaluate existing and potential products and services. It is their responsibility to identify and monitor competitors and research market conditions or changes in the industry that may affect the business.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Support the product management teams with product and segment information for use in their planning and decision making
- Provide competitive and technological analysis for corporate product range (Linux servers)
- Identify, jointly with product managers, specific problems or areas that may require research support
- Serve as a consultant to internal clients
- Stay abreast of the new developments in research techniques and methodologies
- Competitive analysis: products, prices, promotions, PR activities, services
- Identifies competitive advantages and/or disadvantages for competitors’ products. Highlight issues and opportunities
- Cooperates with internal clients to identify all project specifications
- Research, analyze and understand the competitive landscape, market conditions and emerging trends
IMPACT OF THE POSITION ON THE ORGANIZATION
The candidate will combine their knowledge of BitDefender portfolio and research data to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. From this information the candidate will create structured presentations that influence the thinking of senior decision makers. These activities will require close interaction with several internal teams and external organizations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Extensive understanding of the software for Linux servers environment and best practices
-Experience with Linux server administration
- Need strong critical thinking/analytical skills, accuracy and relentless attention to detail
- Expert ability to use PowerPoint and Excel as frequent presentations are required
- Team player able to work effectively across an organization
- Ability to multi-task and shift focus to match changing priorities
- Good command of English language
IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE
- Highly energetic and strongly motivated, with an I can do attitude
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients
- Proactive
- Customer oriented attitude
- Strong work ethic, commitment, persistence and determination
- Commitment to operational excellence
- Willingness to travel both within the country and abroad, as required
- Comfortable working with personnel from a variety of functional groups and management levels
BitDefender is a leading global provider of security solutions that satisfy the protection requirements of today\'s computing environment. The company offers one of the industry\'s fastest and most effective lines of security software, setting new standards for threat prevention, timely detection and mitigation.
BitDefender delivers products and services to over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 180 countries. BitDefender has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Romania.