Strategic Marketing Analyst (MBVC P1)

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Position Title:

Strategic Marketing Analyst (MBVC Partner)

Pay Rate:

• PL Varies by Experience

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Corporate Headquarters

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

Market-Based Value Creation (MBVC) means making better business decisions by taking an evidence-based view of the dynamics among market participants, within the context of where you intend to compete. In this role, a Strategic Marketing Analyst (MBVC Partner) will implement the MBVC methodology working with multifunctional groups within the company to build market understanding and then translate those views into company initiatives and strategic actions.

This role is responsible for but not limited to the following:

Project Management/Facilitation on designated work streams:

(Project management/facilitation will most likely be the main part of the workload)

• Participate and lead assigned projects – working closely with functional leaders to define project goals and execution plans.

• Facilitate sessions to reduce bias, think differently, and solve strategic problems while implementing the MBVC methodology.

• Identify MBVC teams’ and business’ resource needs, working with MBVC Manager / Champion to obtain.

• Drive cadence timelines and ensure projects meet goals.

• Provide strategic, tactical, and analytical support on work streams.

Deepen the organizations’ understanding and utilization of MBVC concepts and tools:

• Develop training material to educate the organization on MBVC tools and concepts.

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops as planned and ad hoc.

• Help embed MBVC further into the organization.

Inventory and Track the value of the MBVC work

• Keep an up-to-date inventory of work streams.

• Track milestones and demonstrate project status.

• Follow up with team and business leaders to ensure project goal execution.

• Provide monthly reporting projects’ status.

• Participate in preparing strategic presentations as needed.

The Skills You Will Bring:

The Strategic Marketing Analyst (MBVC Partner) should:

• Demonstrate curiosity and desire to learn.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in dealing with a broad spectrum of positions and levels of authority.
• Possess functional/technical knowledge of MBVC (or similar, like market understanding analysis).
• Be skilled at facilitating and leading strategic initiatives/projects.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to motivate & engage people throughout projects.
• University Degree required.

The Strategic Marketing Analyst (MBVC Partner) must also possess the following key leadership competencies:

• Strategic Agility
• Planning
• Customer Focus
• Influencing Others
• Business Acumen
• Timely Decision Making
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Managing Vision and Purpose

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of International Paper.
• Our team is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your global business acumen and perspective.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis TN 38197