Jobs at BURN

BURN is looking for a Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis and business plans who will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on our competitors to drive informed decision-making and maintain our competitive edge in the clean cooking industry. 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 and any other related 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.
• Work with MR team to gather data on pricing. 

Data Collection, analysis, and Insights generation:

• 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.
• Generate insights that can be used for decision making and to create strategic plans.

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.Support in strategy execution.

Ethical Standards:

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

Benchmarking:

• Comparing our products and offerings against the competition and recommending areas of improvement.

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 clearly and concisely.
• 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.
• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

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We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Training Manager to join BURN Manufacturing. As a Training Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for our sales teams across all our expansion markets, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their sales roles. Collaborating closely with the commercial departments, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall capabilities of our sales force, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial leadership team to identify training requirements and training modules required for commercial sales agents.
• Work with the commercial, product and training teams across various markets to develop training curricula and estimate the budget required to execute.
• Develop material required for training, for example, outline, handouts, etc and work with the commercial leadership to review and approve the training material.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of training gaps and training needs assessment and update the training material and content periodically.
• Conduct training sessions for new and current sales personnel with greater emphasis on Train the Trainer programs.
• Develop new approaches and techniques for making improvements in training programs.
• Collect feedback from trainers and trainees and identify the issues they had during the process.
• Generate results and measure the performance of trainees after the session.
• Identify and coordinate with external trainers whenever required.
• Execute Training of Trainers programs for the company’s Sales Managers.
• Maintain and update records of training material.
• Stay up to date with the latest market trends and demands of a corporate sales environment.
• Knowledge of the carbon market, the causes of climate change and its global effects, and a passion for discussions about environmental issues will be a definite plus.

Skills and Experience

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, with a track record of designing and implementing successful training programs
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the industry's best practices and trends in training and development, with the ability to integrate relevant advancements into our programs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences. –
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a positive learning culture within the organisation.
• Project Management: Proven project management skills to handle multiple training initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and effective implementation –
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, understanding departmental needs and tailoring training programs to address specific skill gaps and enhance overall performance.