Market Intelligence (Business Intelligence) Specialist

About Continental

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

The Tires group sector offers mobility solutions that are safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio includes car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires, along with smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. With over 150 years of performance, Continental is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector achieved sales of 13.8 billion euros, with a global workforce of over 56,000 employees across 19 production and 16 development sites.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Supports Business Unit objectives by acquiring, managing, and contributing market and company business information to enhance strategic decision-making. Leads or participates in market research projects to support departmental and business unit goals and market demand.
• Transforms complex data into simple, visually compelling outputs.
• Ensures the implementation of marketing information processes, systems, and reporting tools for managing and communicating information on customers, competitors, macroeconomic trends, and industry insights.
• Supports the effectiveness and success of the USTMA program by participating in all program areas and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and optimization of the USTMA/CTA Statistical Program.
• Analyzes information, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations using databases like USTMA and RL Polk to support sales and marketing objectives. Collaborates with stakeholders to continuously improve processes, support organizational goals, and enhance sales through consultative selling.
• Manages the local coordination and execution of Business Unit planning phases (Strategy, Budget) in relevant geographies by analyzing market and sales evolution, synthesizing information, and managing the overall process, including team coordination and deadline adherence.
• Researches and analyzes business data on new products, customers, competitors, and promotions, providing regular tracking of CTA positioning.
• Develops and implements efficient market intelligence acquisition and collection structures and tools (e.g., for sales force data), ensuring integration and use within the department and during planning seasons.
• Manages the briefing, planning, and execution of various surveys (ad-hoc and combined).
• Leads and completes special research projects.

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What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of relevant analytical experience
• Strong Business Intelligence experience
• Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
• Project Management experience
• Comfortable working with and presenting to Senior Level Executives; strong communication skills
• Experience working with stakeholders and strong customer focus skills
• Market research knowledge, planning, and execution experience
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.

Additional Ways to Stand Out

• 7 years of relevant Business Intelligence experience
• Automotive industry knowledge
• OEM and Aftermarket knowledge
• Understanding and tracking of the market and business environment
• Tableau and Power BI experience
• SQL experience for visualizing POLK data
• Data visualization experience

The Perks

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts (including tire discounts)
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20 Employee Resource Groups
• Hybrid Work Model
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities (personal and professional)
• Numerous other benefits offered by a global industry leader.

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

EEO Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. As a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where applicable. To be considered, you must apply for a specific posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. We encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance during the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This line and email are reserved for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation. Please do not call about application status if you do not require assistance. Messages for other purposes will not receive a response.

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