Market Research and New Business Investment Analyst

JSP • $75K — $90K *
Wayne, PA 19087In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Materials Science, Finance, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in business investment, market development, or similar role within manufacturing or industrial settings.
  • Proven track record in identifying and developing new markets or commercializing new products.
  • Strong analytical and business planning skills, with expertise in market research.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business analytics tools.
  • Collaborative mindset, with ability to build relationships across global functions.

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify emerging industries and market opportunities for JSP.
  • Evaluate and develop potential new markets, applications, and customer segments.
  • Create and maintain a pipeline for business, partnership, acquisition, and investment opportunities.
  • Monitor and analyze industry trends to recommend product applications and investment opportunities.
  • Identify potential acquisition and partnership candidates and conduct preliminary research on them.
  • Lead market research to assess customer needs, competitive products, and market size.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully launch new business initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
  • Exposure to international markets and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and expertise.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making at executive levels.
  • Potential to influence company’s direction in emerging industries.
Full Job Description
New Market Development Specialist

New Market Development
  • Research emerging industries, technologies, companies and market segments that may represent new strategic business opportunities for JSP
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop new markets, applications, and customer segments for JSP's engineered materials and technologies.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential new business, partnership, acquisition and investment opportunities.
  • Develop strategies to expand the company's presence into emerging industries while diversifying existing business.
  • Identify companies that may be potential acquisition, investment, joint venture or strategic partnership candidates.
  • Conduct preliminary research on target companies, including ownership, products, customers, markets, competitive position and financial indicators.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis
  • Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, emerging technologies, and competitive products.
  • Analyze market size, growth potential, competitive positioning, and barriers to entry.
  • Monitor market developments and recommend opportunities for new product applications, market expansion, and strategic investments.
  • Develop and maintain market intelligence reports to support executive decision-making.

Strategic Growth & Acquisition Support
  • Identify and research companies that may represent potential acquisition, joint venture, licensing, or strategic partnership opportunities for JSP.
  • Prepare market assessments and preliminary evaluations of acquisition candidates and strategic partners.
  • Support due diligence activities by gathering market intelligence, competitive information, and commercial insights.
  • Collaborate with JSP Japan and global leadership to evaluate strategic investment opportunities aligned with the company's long-term growth objectives.

Business Planning & Commercialization
  • Develop business cases, market entry strategies, commercialization plans, and financial forecasts for new opportunities.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate the commercial viability of new products, applications, and strategic investments.
  • Present recommendations, business cases, and market analyses to executive leadership.
  • Support product launches and commercialization efforts by coordinating with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and R&D.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
  • Lead and coordinate new market development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and R&D to successfully launch new business opportunities.
  • Prepare executive presentations, strategic proposals, project updates, and management reports.
  • Track project milestones, schedules, budgets, and action items while facilitating communication across cross-functional and global teams.
  • Participate in regular meetings with JSP's international New Business Development organization.


Requirements

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Materials Science, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3- 5 years of experience in business investment, market development, product management, technical sales, strategic planning, or a related role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and developing new markets or commercializing new products.
  • Strong analytical, business planning, and market research skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business analytics tools.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple functions in a global organization.

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in in Business, Finance or a related field.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or licensing opportunities.
  • Knowledge of engineered materials, polymers, automotive, industrial manufacturing, packaging, construction, or related industries.(huge plus)
  • Familiarity with financial analysis, commercialization processes, intellectual property considerations, and commercial agreements.
  • Experience working with international teams and global product launches.

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Salary Description

Annual

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