
Marketing Analyst
Virginia Transformer Corp, Roanoke, VA, United States
On the heels of achieving 3X growth , Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!
We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding . We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.
If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.
Apply below and let’s start the conversation.
Who We Are
Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.
As a privately held, organically growing company , we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.
We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.
Marketing Analyst
Reports To: Sr. Director of Marketing
Role Purpose
The Marketing Analyst at Virginia Transformer is responsible for transforming market data, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and industry trends into actionable strategic insight that informs executive decision-making across product strategy, brand positioning, market entry, investment prioritization, and growth planning.
This role serves as the market intelligence engine of the organization — enabling Virginia Transformer to anticipate changes in grid modernization, electrification, data center demand, utility investment cycles, and competitive dynamics, and to proactively shape strategy rather than react to the market.
Key Objectives
The Marketing Analyst will:
Establish a fact-based understanding of the market (size, growth, structure, trends, risks).
Provide early warning signals on market shifts, competitor movements, and customer priorities.
Enable leadership to make informed decisions on:
Where to invest
Which markets to prioritize
Which segments offer the highest long-term value
How Virginia Transformer should position and differentiate
Core Responsibilities
Track and analyze macro and sector-specific trends including:
Grid modernization and transmission investment
Electrification and decarbonization
Data center, AI, and hyperscale infrastructure demand
Utility capex cycles and regulatory drivers
Monitor and synthesize inputs from:
Utilities, EPCs, developers, and OEMs
Industry publications, analyst reports, standards bodies, and trade associations
Develop forward-looking views of where the transformer market is headed over 1–3–5-year horizons.
2. Market Sizing, Segmentation & Opportunity Assessment
Develop and maintain:
TAM / SAM / SOM models by product line, voltage class, region, and end-market
Customer and application segmentation frameworks
Identify and quantify:
Underserved or emerging applications
White-space and adjacency opportunities
Maintain structured competitive profiles on key competitors (product portfolios, pricing, positioning, capacity, geographic reach, M&A activity).
Track competitive wins/losses, market entries, plant expansions, and technology investments.
Develop competitive heat maps and positioning frameworks.
4. Voice of Customer & Brand Insights
Design and analyze:
Brand awareness and brand preference studies
Customer loyalty and satisfaction tracking
Translate findings into implications for:
Brand strategy
Messaging and thought leadership
5. Strategic Insight & Executive Enablement
Convert complex data into clear, concise executive insights:
What is happening?
Why it matters?
What decisions should leadership consider?
Market outlooks and briefings
Opportunity prioritization frameworks
Board-ready insight summaries
6. Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner/consult with:
Product Management on portfolio planning and roadmap prioritization
Sales on territory, segment, and account strategy
Finance on forecasting and investment modeling
Leadership on long-term strategic planning
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in marketing analytics, market intelligence, strategy, consulting, or business analysis — preferably in industrial, infrastructure, energy, power, or B2B manufacturing sectors.
Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Experience with:
Segmentation and persona development
Competitive analysis
Survey design and analysis (VOC, brand, NPS)
CRM (Salesforce) analytics
Google Analytics
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear strategic narratives.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
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