Market Intelligence Analyst in Sibiu

Acronis is a world leader in cyber protection—empowering people with cutting-edge technology that enables them to monitor, control, and protect the data that their businesses and lives depend on. We are in an exciting phase of rapid-growth and expansion and looking for a Market Intelligence Analyst who is ready to join us in creating a #CyberFit future and protecting the digital world!As a Market Intelligence Analyst, you will become the trusted partner and strategic advisor on market trends, competition, customer requirements and go-to-market strategy for Acronis portfolio. To be successful at the role you should know the security landscape, major players, IT, and cybersecurity trends. The role will require a mix of big picture thinking and detail orientation to understand and communicate the insights to the decision-makers.Every member of our “A-Team” has an instrumental role and impact on the success of Acronis’ innovative and growing business, so we are looking for someone who enjoys working in dynamic, global teams and thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Just like everyone at Acronis, the ideal candidate will embody all of our company values: responsive, alert, detail-oriented, makes decisions, and never gives up.WHAT YOU'LL DO Market analysis Gather information from different sources including company data, industry reports, public information and third partiesExtend knowledge of designated markets and trends through reading reports, market research, data manipulation and analysisMaintain up-to-date knowledge of data sources, evaluating their credibility and potential utilityManage relationships with new and existing s data sources providersGenerate reports and maintain regular updates for:Backup, Backup as a Service, DRaaS, FSSeDiscoveryData Security (DLP, encryption, tokenization)Infrastructure Protection (Endpoint protection, e-mail, web, SIEM, threat)Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity/accessArchive SW, SDS, HCI, Migration and OrchestrationRMM, PSA, ITSMOther SW markets on demand (RDBMS, CRM, ERP), IMAP servers, DNS servers, MX serversHDD, Backup appliancesChannel demography by country - Distributors, Resellers, MSP, Hosters, CSP, Telco SP, MSSPEnd users demography - by size (SMB/Enterprise), by verticalEnterprise Edge analysisEndpoints, managed by SP's analysis Competitive intelligence Assess competitors market strategies by analyzing related products, markets, M&A and trendsDevelop the “source of truth” knowledgebase about competitorsExecute competitive analysis through secondary research and consulting (e.g., Gartner, IDC, GlobalData, Omdia) Operational excellence Ensure quality of the reporting and competitive intelligenceProvide regular reports updateDefine market and competitive intelligence best practices and implement it in Acronis Business contribution Identify and monitor current and potential customers segments, marketsRecommend markets for future product development and methods to grow business by analyzing technology trends Collaboration Provide internal customers with strategic analysis about marketsDevelop and maintain industry knowledge and business trends through communication with professional organizations, suppliers, customers, competitors WHAT YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Master’s degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Information Systems, Mathematics5+ years of experience in market research, strategic consulting or equivalent disciplineProven experience of conducting research projects, deploying strategic frameworks and analytical techniques for real businessExperience in presenting data and insights to the executive teamExperience in managing relationships with data source providers (e.g., Gartner, IDC, GlobalData, OmdiaAbility to: work with large datasets and sourcesinterpret qualitative researchpresent findings and recommendations in a clear and concise mannerbuild and maintain long term relationships with data source providersmanage multiple projects under deadline pressure Strong Excel and data analysis tools experienceSolid understanding of the cybersecurity industryKnowledge of various research methods and analytic toolsDeep understanding of data source landscapeAnalytical and critical thinkingStrong problem-solving skillsFocus on quality/accuracyProactiveness and strong organizational abilities *Please submit your resume and application in EnglishWHO WE AREAcronis is revolutionizing cyber protection by unifying backup, disaster recovery, storage, next-generation anti-malware, and protection management into one solution. This all-in-one integration removes the complexity and risks associated with non-integrated solutions and offers easy, complete and reliable data protection for all workloads, applications, and systems across any environment—all at a low and predictable cost.Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, Acronis now has more than 2,000 employees and offices in 34 locations worldwide. Its solutions are trusted by more than 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, and top-tier professional sports teams. Acronis products are available through over 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries and 26 languages.Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.