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ITW is a Fortune 200 company operating in nearly every corner of the globe. ITW has a powerful and unique business model and culture which is the key to over 100 years of success. 

ITW Construction Asia Pacific employs around 1100 employees in the region to service our key end markets and customers in residential and commercial construction. This role is sits in our Residential Division. The Residential Division of ITW is Australia and New Zealand’s leading supplier of fastener products and home to construction solutions across respected brands such as Buildex, Paslode, Pryda and Stockade to Residential construction market.

What you can expect

Reporting to the Product Innovation Manager, this hands on Market Insights role will be responsible for driving the direction of the market insights program following ITW’s new product development process. As a Market Insights lead you will actively gather insights from end users and channel partners. You will be attending building sites to observe current building and application methods and communicate directly with the various customer touch points to help you gain valuable insights which will help unlock new product development opportunities.

Some of the ways this role will support our strategy and plans:

• Driving new product development process to develop deep market insights and understanding unmet needs
• Develop business cases based on understanding of market and customer needs to support development of new innovations.
• Using Insights gained from the field to help make recommendations to key stakeholders on the opportunities which deliver the most value.
• Supporting validation of innovation concepts and prototypes with target segments.
• Leading new innovation projects through the stage gate process.

A bit about you:

We're looking for an energetic self-starter who brings strong attention to detail and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves!

At ITW, our values are essential and non-negotiable part of our culture and guide how we work together. The ideal candidate will live and breathe integrity, respect, trust, shared risk and simplicity as well as:

• Tertiary trained engineering, marketing or, related business qualification
• Excellent communication skills to be able to gather insights directly from building contractors onsite and customer channel partners
• Strong ability to analyse customer insights and market information to form recommendations
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of project dynamics and the ability to point to examples of project leadership
• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in the construction industry
• New product development experience
• Product or Category Management experience
• Demonstrated leadership or significant involvement in a market research project or a strong desire and aptitude for research marketing

Why work with us?

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to providing a flexible and inclusive working environment where you will witness our enviable track record of internal career growth and progression.

Some perks and benefits include:

• Benefit offered in this role (car allowance, company vehicle, bonus etc.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid community leave
• Dedicated employee resource groups and employee assistance program.

About working at ITW

‘My journey with ITW has been inspiring, empowering and refreshing, allowing me to grow and develop in positions across Marketing, Operations and Sales, with opportunities to lead, mentor and coach, I am on the path towards achieving my ultimate career aspirations.’ Christallo Kouris, ITW Sales Manager

Want to know more?

If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW. Still have questions? You don’t tick all the boxes? Get in touch and let’s start a conversation!

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.itw.com