Job Details
Bluefield Research is seeking a dynamic person wanting to take a leading role in water analysis for the U.S. and Canada markets. In this pivotal role, the person will be responsible for guiding a team of water experts in delivering market-leading insights and real-time support to an expanding roster of clients.
Our research team, known for producing high-quality, data-backed research in a rapidly changing environment– shaped by climate, competitive strategies, and policies– is looking for someone with a combination of strong industry insights, leadership capabilities, and an insatiable curiosity about markets and business strategies.
This is a great opportunity to be a thought leader in a business-to-business environment, backed by a unique product (i.e., market data & insights) for companies focusing on a critically important industry (i.e., municipal and industrial water, wastewater, and stormwater management). After all, the World Economic Forum has linked water to 9 of 10 worst global risks, so the opportunity is real.
Become a thought leader in water…
- Team Leadership: Guide and support a team of analysts to consistently deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and client workshops.
- Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and developments influencing critical analyses of industry trends, outcomes, sensitivities, and potentially disruptive factors across the municipal and industrial markets.
- Client Support: Provide day-to-day support to corporate insight clients, ensuring maximization of our products, including alignment of deliverables with and client workflows and needs.
- Project Management: Develop and lead transparent project plans that consider timelines, resource allocations, and potential challenges. Most importantly, take ownership to ensure that the respective team members stay on course.
- Collaboration: Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and a shared sense of purpose among team members.
- Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to engage prospective clients, promoting Bluefield’s offerings. This includes client workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and associated travel.
- Industry Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities for new business and revenue growth.
Show off your skills and experience:
- Five years of relevant experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of water, energy, infrastructure, or market research fields.
- Proficiency in data management languages (e.g., R, Python, MySQL) is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, Sisense) is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility to travel for client meetings, conferences, and sales trips.
- Native English speaker: proficiency in other languages is a plus.
The Basics:
- College or University degree required; Graduate degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
- Experience in start-up company culture is preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship or Work Visa required.
- The position is Boston-based, requiring in-office work.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare insurance, including dental and vision.
- Three weeks of vacation plus public holidays.
- Paid time off for illness.
- ~12 public holidays.
- 401k investment plan with matching.
- Opportunities for upward mobility in a start-up culture.
Compensation: The compensation package (base salary plus performance-related pay) will be commensurate with experience.
Please submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please include the position title in the subject line.
Note: Only candidates located or willing to be in Boston will be considered.
Only qualified candidates will receive a response.