Overview

At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning.

We are looking for a Strategy & Market Intelligence Partner who can act as a true commercial business partner, helping shape how we position, compete and grow in the market.

This is not a traditional Business Intelligence or reporting role. Success in this position is defined by your ability to translate data and market intelligence into strategic decisions and tangible business impact.

You will work closely with Sales, Product and Leadership teams to bring together internal data, pipeline insights, and external market intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations that influence commercial strategy and drive growth.

Responsibilities

Integrate Data & Market Intelligence

Combine internal data (pipeline, CRM, financials) with external market intelligence (benchmarking, industry reports, competitive analysis) to identify opportunity and risk

Develop a holistic business view to support commercial and strategic decisions

Lead market sizing (TAM), forecasting (long term pipeline) and opportunity analysis

Translate Insights into Action

Convert complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for Sales and leadership

Drive decision-making by linking insights directly into business outcomes

Build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders

Drive Commercial Strategy & Competitiveness

Support product positioning, pricing and go-to-market strategy

Monitor trends and industry dynamics to enhance our competitiveness and differentiation in the market

Contribute to business case development and evaluation of profitability and revenue performance

Business View & Customer Profiling

Build clear customer frameworks (spend, consumption, commercial context)

Provide accessible insights for pursuit teams

Expand customer intelligence with financial and strategic data

Navigate Complexity & Ambiguity

Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving and innovation-driven environments

Translate incomplete or evolving data into structured insights and decisions

Support first-time offerings and new market entry initiatives

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who combine analytical rigor with a strong commercial and consulting mindset.

5+ years in commercial strategy, market intelligence, consulting or business advisory, deal environments

Balance strategic thinking with hands-on analytical work and actionable delivery

Deep commercial acumen and understanding of sales-driven environments

Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and ambiguous market situations

Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency

Create briefings for Executives and VPs on analysis

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

Familiarity with sophisticated CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Strongly Preferred

Experience in telecom, satellite or other high-tech / innovation-driven industries

Background in consulting or commercial advisory roles

Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments with long sales cycles

Based in Belgium and requires regular on-site collaboration with sales and commercial teams.

Strategy and Market Intelligence Partner