Advance Your Water Strategy

Summary: From climate change to the financial bottom-line, water-related concerns are compelling businesses to sharpen their focus (or lack thereof) on water management as a real threat to their business operations. A Bluefield Staff Writer is positioned to take a more journalistic approach– rather than long form market research– in supporting Bluefield clients with fast-paced, written analysis of emerging trends, technology shifts, and business solutions shaping corporate sustainability and water management going forward.

Some sample questions we like to think about when we think about corporate water and sustainability:

• How is the internet of things influencing corporate water management – from data centers to the home?
• Will EV’s transform water demand and strategies across the auto supply chain?
• Which companies are deploying more innovative water solutions, such as water recycling and reuse?
• Is fast fashion’s high water usage (un)sustainable?
• Why should corporate CEO’s worry about drought affecting their business?

Move to the leading edge of water:

• Drive Bluefield’s thought leadership in water with high-volume research notes and perspectives on corporate and business sustainability strategies and trends.
• Take the lead writing about event-driven changes, including new project announcements, policies, M&A, and corporate initiatives that are indicate changes in water strategies going forward.
• Collaborate with Bluefield’s subject-matter experts to identify and develop ideas for unique, value-ad business insights.
• Track global news events and corporate activities– goals, initiatives, partnerships– to identify emerging trends towards more sustainable water management.
• Work with the sales, marketing, and research teams across Bluefield’s business practices to understand target audiences, client interests, and objectives.
• Showcase the value of water and innovative approaches (e.g. technology, business models) being deployed across industries, companies, and geographies.
• Tell the world what the future of water is amazing.

Show off your skills, education, and experience:

• 1-2 years of experience as a journalist or writer; demonstrated experience writing business analysis in areas of cleantech, water, infrastructure, or other business areas.
• Proven experience quickly identifying and explaining innovative business approaches in a complex technical industry.
• Nimble, strategic, and solutions-oriented, with a strong ability to quickly write and edit on new topics as the market and clients need evolve.
• Team player wanting to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of journalism best practices and ability to write content that drives engagement and conversion.
• Strong writing and editorial skills, with exceptional ability to produce error-free content under tight deadlines
• Curious, self-starter seeking to understand what is happening in the world of water.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A portfolio of published articles/content to showcase
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Benefits:

• Healthcare insurance reimbursement
• Vacation (three weeks)
• Paid time off (sickness and health)
• Public holidays (8-10)
• 401k investment plan
• Upward mobility in a start-up culture that allows for potential a role in management with demonstrated success
• The compensation package (base salary, plus performance related pay) will be commensurate with experience.
• Our team was spread around the globe, even before the pandemic. Given the concentration of team members in Boston and Barcelona, there are benefits to being in these locations. Although, it is not critical. More importantly is accountability and fit with our team culture.

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Summary: The Project Consultant position supports Bluefield’s consulting practice by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data trends and market shifts across the water industry for a specific project scope. This opportunity, which is project-based, is ideal for those seeking to build their knowledge and experience in analyzing global water and business strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase one’s skills, ambition, and curiosity about the water industry in a growing business environment.

Responsibilities for project consultants in a fast-paced project environment:

• Get up to speed on client-focused scope to support Bluefield team with data collection, analysis, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain a strong level of understanding of the regulatory, technology and competitive landscape of the water industry and the development market
• Demonstrate to clients and team members a knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities within project framework
• Interact with industry players to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Initiate and produce PowerPoint presentations and market forecasts
• Think outside the box to deliver thought provoking insights

Required Education/Skills/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree (related subjects i.e. sciences); a Graduate Degree is preferred
• 2-5 years relevant experience, within the water, infrastructure, or market research sectors is preferred
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); experience with databases helpful
• A keen attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Requires demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Fluent English and other languages preferred

Only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow-up.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to this linked address for consideration.

Summary: The Analyst will play a key role across Bluefield’s product offerings, with responsibility for research and analysis of water management for industrial verticals, globally.

If you want to become an expert in water, Bluefield is the perfect landing spot.

Become a thought leader in water:

• Lead the research and analysis, including written reports, presentations, forecast models, and client workshops, for industry stakeholders.
• Analyze the water supply chain and trends impacting market development- M&A, partnerships, project announcements, technology adoption.
• Demonstrate to clients and team members a knowledge and expertise in the analysis of the water sector, water technology, and overall market opportunities.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Consulting teams with your insights and perspectives on the market.
• Initiate, write and produce regular executive briefings, PowerPoint presentations and market forecasts, while becoming an expert in this growing field.
• Build and maintain project databases, ownership profiles, incentive policies, financing deals, and technology deployment, including development of online dashboards.
• Maintain industry profile through speaking opportunities and other participation in industry forums

Leverage your education, skills, and experience:

• Undergraduate degree, required.
• 1-5 years relevant experience, within the water, energy, infrastructure, or market research fields.
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); experience with databases helpful.
• Experience with Tableau, Qlik, Sisense…etc., preferred
• A keen attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be flexible to travel once the pandemic subsides

Benefits:

• Health insurance reimbursement
• Vacation and paid time off
• Public Holidays
• Upward mobility in a start-up culture that allows for potential a role in management with demonstrated success

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Summary: The Bluefield internship focuses on supporting our insight service offerings though data and trend analysis, developing reports and presentations for clients, and being part of a team. This is an excellent and proven opportunity for candidates seeking to build their knowledge and experience in the global water markets. It is also a valuable entry-point into full-time employment.

Forge a new path in the rapidly changing water landscape:

• Build-out and maintain project and company databases
• Interact with industry players and government agencies to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Initiate and produce PowerPoint presentations
• Demonstrate to research team members a growing knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities
• Build an understanding of the regulatory, technology and competitive landscape of the water industry and the development market

Show off your interests, skills, and experiences:

• Required Education – Undergraduate or Graduate degree, candidates Accepted
• Experience: Preferred 1-2 years experience in written research and analysis in the water, energy, or other infrastructure sector
• The position will be located in our Boston office. We do not transfer candidates and have a strong preference for those already located in the Boston area
• Valid work visa
• Fluent English. Other major language are a plus
• The position will be located in our Boston office or somewhere on zoom.
• We do not transfer candidates and have a preference for those already located in the Boston area.

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please be sure to include the position in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will receive a response.