Senior Marketing Analyst, Rio Tinto Minerals, Denver CO-DEN00002

Description

Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM), is currently hiring for a full-time Senior Marketing Analyst to work in their Denver, Colorado global head office. Rio Tinto Minerals is a division of Rio Tinto, the largest diversified mining company in North America, and a global leader in finding, mining and processing the earth’s mineral resources. Rio Tinto Group companies are present in more than 40 countries worldwide and employ close to 40,000 people. Learn more at www.riotinto.com and www.riotintominerals.com.

The Commercial division of RTM is accountable for the combined commercial activities of Borax, Luzenac and Dampier salt, comprising of US$1 billion of sales to 3,000 customers on four continents; sales, technical service and technical support; marketing and business development including M&A; and product and application development.

The Senior Marketing Analysts will lead and personally provide analytical support to the Global Product Leader for Borates and Talc in the development, evaluation and implementation of global borate commercial strategies and tactics. This is an integral role in determining and evaluating commercial value for borate products in terms of cost structure, revenue, growth options, and competitiveness.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Shape and direct the analysis and reporting for borate end-use trends and developments through Relative Economic Value (REV) and Value in Use (VIU) analyses. Also conduct these analyses personally for complex cases.
• Analyze pricing proposals and conduct margin analysis to support pricing strategy & tactics for various end-uses, regions, and customers.
• Shape and develop detailed global supply and demand forecasts by conducting supply and demand trend analysis (with particular focus on changes in supply), market share, and revenue share.
• Monitor and analyze RTM’s competitors worldwide to assess the industry’s dynamics; including future supply & demand, new products, capital investments, technology, costs & price trends, strategies, and new industry entrants.
• Translate the product strategy into the development of contract positions, contract summaries, and future customer mandates.
• Conduct studies on critical issues as mandated by the Global Product Manager or executive management and recommend strategies for marketing or investment purposes. This may include financial, technical or regulatory issues, and M&As.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and major documents, including Strategy Plans, Board meeting reports, Budget reviews, conference papers, and analyst meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related discipline. Alternatively a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. MBA preferred
• 3 – 5 years experience with the above-mentioned analysis with either in-house private organizations or consulting firms in the following areas:

1. Industrial minerals and/or RTM products
2. 3rd party work focusing on industry commercial analysis
3. Demonstrated ability to conduct business analysis, financial modeling or technico-economic evaluation of industrial processes
4. Advanced PC software skills; including spreadsheet, database, graphic presentation, and internet search.
5. Ability to gather data from inside and outside sources and to work with minimal supervision
6. Excellent analytical and communication skills, and advanced English written skills for report writing and presentations
7. Fluent in English

Rio Tinto’s success depends on talented, motivated professionals. We offer unparalleled opportunities to grow and establish a global career, and to be involved in exciting projects with a leading-edge company. Rio Tinto offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including retirement and 401(k) plans.

Qualified applicants check with their manager and apply on line at: https://riotinto.taleo.net/careersection/4/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Position is open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Job: Sales/Marketing

Primary Location: USA-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time