Strategy & Market Intelligence Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Strategy & Market Intelligence Manager (Automotive): Defining and owning the end-to-end intelligence infrastructure to track competitors and market trajectories within the automotive aftermarket with an accent on data-driven decision making for executive leadership. Focus on building robust internal market models from imperfect data and translating complex macroeconomic signals into actionable strategic recommendations.

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Company

European e-commerce powerhouse and leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket, operating across 27 countries.

What you will do

• Build and maintain a comprehensive analytical understanding of market size, growth trajectories, and competitive landscapes.
• Develop and scale internal market models to transform incomplete external data into baseline truths.
• Define and maintain structured competitor scorecards and profiles across key target markets.
• Convert industry trends and structural changes within the automotive aftermarket into concrete strategic implications.
• Manage the intelligence tool stack, including automated monitoring platforms and AI-augmented research methodologies.
• Support the Strategy and Executive Leadership teams with deep-dive intelligence projects and high-priority business questions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Strategy Consulting or Strategic Intelligence functions.
• Proven track record in market, customer, and competitive intelligence using a hypothesis-driven approach.
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills for market-sizing with imperfect data sets.
• Ability to distill complex intelligence into concise, executive-level recommendations.
• Full fluency in English.
• Must be based in or able to work from Lisbon, Portugal.

Nice to have

• Sector knowledge within the automotive aftermarket industry or high-growth e-commerce environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• 30 days annual vacation plus an additional day off on your birthday.
• Mental Wellbeing Program providing free and confidential health support for employees and their families.
• Corporate and retail discounts on travel, technology, and fashion.
• Extensive learning opportunities with over 650 courses and professional coaching.
• Free English and German language classes and a company pension scheme.