Market Research and Business Analyst
Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Mission
Curious about where technology meets market opportunity?
At IBA Industrial, we’re looking for a Market Intelligence & Business Analyst to play a central role in driving the development of our next-generation products and services.
By turning complex data into clear insights, you’ll support strategic decisions and help identify high-potential opportunities in electron beam and X-ray technologies. If you enjoy connecting the dots between market trends, customer needs, and technological potential, this is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-evolving industrial landscape.
Job Highlights:
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support business development and strategic initiatives within the Electron Beam & X-Ray Technologies sector.
- Provide data-driven insights that inform product development, market strategies, and key business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive business growth and identify emerging opportunities.
Challenges we trust you with
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify industry trends, emerging markets, and competitive dynamics in the electron beam and X-ray technologies sectors.
- Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of key market segments, customer needs, and business drivers, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
- Prepare regular market intelligence reports that provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management, sales, and R&D teams.
- Support business development efforts by identifying new market segments, evaluating customer demand, and identifying potential partners and competitors.
- Conduct financial and business analysis of potential new product lines or services, including pricing strategies, market sizing, and financial viability.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and R&D, to ensure alignment of market research with business and product strategies.
- Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) to track market trends, customer satisfaction, and the performance of strategic initiatives.
- Monitor and report on competitors' activities, emerging technologies, and market disruptions, providing ongoing recommendations for competitive positioning.
- Contribute to the development of strategic business plans by analyzing market conditions, customer segments, and technological developments that could impact the company’s long-term success.
- Prepare presentations for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing key research findings and insights in a clear and impactful manner.
What we value
• Experience & Education: 3+ years of experience in market research or business analysis, preferably within technology-driven sectors. A degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Market Research & Analysis: Strong background in conducting detailed market research, including qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ability to synthesize data to provide actionable insights.
• Business Analysis: Expertise in analyzing business opportunities, including financial modeling, market sizing, and opportunity assessments.
• Industry Knowledge: Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of the electron beam and X-ray technologies industries, including key players, trends, and market drivers.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, improve business processes, and identify growth opportunities.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to senior leadership and other stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, R&D, and business development.
• Technical Understanding: Ability to quickly understand complex scientific concepts.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative and solutions-oriented approach to overcoming business challenges.
What We Offer
Join IBA Industrial in a high-impact role where your insights will directly influence new product development, strategic planning, and long-term business growth. You’ll be part of a team driving the evolution of advanced technologies in a global context.
We offer:
• A competitive compensation package with a wide range of extra-legal benefits
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and market development
• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment that values initiative and curiosity
• Career growth in a company that’s building tomorrow’s industrial solutions