International Innovation Analyst Job Description
International Innovation Analyst – based in Apeldoorn
Are you an enthusiastic analyst with a technical background who has an appetite for innovation? We might well be looking for you!
Your challenge
It is your primary responsibility to promote the innovation strategy within BDR Thermea. You proactively use the innovation process to gather, scout and evaluate new ideas. You support the Innovation Director in managing the innovation activities to ensure new ideas are exploited for the advantage of the company and therefore are contributing to our future.
Your job
Our sector is made up of both mature and new technologies to be evaluated and/or improved. Below activities will all be within the context of energy transformations for commercial and domestic climate markets.
- You have a global overview of the innovation process and activities of the department
- You work with other departments to explore, investigate and analyse new ideas
- You thoroughly analyse and evaluate all data relating to new ideas
- You are a linking pin between technical and marketing on new ideas
- You produce preliminary business cases for consideration by the company
You directly report to the Group Innovation Director. You will be based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, but will be required to travel for approximately 50% of your working time. Travel will mainly be in Europe, but can also be global.
International Innovation Analyst Job Requirements
- Your professional experience reflects a high proficiency in analytical skills
- You have a professional background in a technical, product-oriented environment, mainly in energy and/or thermal exchange
- Your working knowledge includes you being able to evaluate concepts/projects/prototypes from the technical as well as the commercial perspective
- Your education and/or professional experience reflects a sound understanding of Marketing Research and Value Propositions
- You are used to working in an English language business environment
- You have good communicative and influencing skills to make sure ideas are actually being implemented
Our offer- An exciting role promoting our innovation strategy and thus directly contributing to our company’s future growth
- An employer who is one of the world leaders in their field
- A high-energy work environment with a hands-on and can-do mentality
- A fair remuneration package
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
The companyBDR Thermea is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable and smart climate and sanitary hot water solutions and services, operating in a market worth over €16 billion of annual sales.
We employ 6.400 people across Europe and have annual sales close to €1.8 billion. The Group has a top market position in key European countries and strong positions in the rapidly growing markets of Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, North America and China. In total BDR operates in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Our global brands are: Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje Heizung, Baymak and Chappee.
Is your interest peaked?If you want to know more about BDR Thermea, please do have a look at our website at www.bdrthermea.com.
International Innovation Analyst Application Information
If you decide to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter in English via the 'Apply' button and put the title of this position in the subject field. We aim at answering your application within two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!
BDR Thermea is not open to any commercial offer with regards to this position
International Innovation Analyst Summary
Education Backgrounds: |
Environmental Engineering |
Specialties: |
Design Engineering
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Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters) Doctorate (PH.D)
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Experience: |
2 - 5 years 5 - 10 Years
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Languages spoken: |
Dutch English |
Job Location: |
Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
Keywords: |
Technical, analyst, strategy, innovation |
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