Experienced Sector Lead for Energy and Industrials - Channel and Customer Research Expertise

Welcome to blithequark At blithequark, we empower professionals to make informed decisions by providing them with cutting-edge market intelligence and search capabilities built on proven AI technology. Our extensive universe of public and private content includes equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and clients' own research content. With the acquisition of Tegus by blithequark in 2024, we have further advanced our mission to deliver comprehensive insights that matter from trusted sources. Together, blithequark and Tegus are accelerating growth, innovation, and content expansion, enabling users to uncover even more valuable insights from thousands of content sets. As a trusted partner to over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500, blithequark is committed to helping professionals make smarter decisions through AI-driven market intelligence. Founded in 2011, blithequark is headquartered in New York City with more than 2,000 employees across the globe and offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, India, Singapore, Canada, and Ireland. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients, and we are excited to welcome talented individuals to join our team. About the Team The Expert Insights team at blithequark is responsible for delivering transformative market intelligence through unfiltered operator perspectives across thousands of companies. Our library of over 200,000 transcripts is the market's largest, expanding monthly and rapidly becoming essential for institutional investors, banks, consultancies, and large corporations. The Channel & Customer Research team is the newest addition to Expert Insights, collaborating closely with our Directed Content and Expert Call Services groups to deliver structured channel checks and voice-of-customer interviews. These real-time insights illuminate nuanced demand signals, competitive dynamics, customer preferences, and purchasing behaviors across key industries, empowering clients to stay ahead of trends and swiftly adapt strategic decisions. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Sector Lead for Energy and Industrials to drive the successful execution of vertical-specific channel and customer research projects. As a Sector Lead, you will bring deep industry subject matter expertise to shape and scale a differentiated research product for Wall Street and corporate clients, setting a new benchmark for actionable insights in the market. Your responsibilities will center around project setup, expert recruitment guidance, rigorous vetting of expert quality and relevance, product quality assurance, feedback loops, and people management. Leveraging your sector-specific expertise, you will guide analysts to consistently deliver high-quality, actionable insights tailored to sophisticated investor and corporate decision-makers. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, ensuring alignment with the goals of our channel and customer research offering for your sector, and clearly outlining expert profiles and critical lines of inquiry. Guide analyst teams through expert recruitment, coaching them to consistently source high-value, relevant, and compliant experts. Lead rigorous expert vetting processes, applying deep industry expertise to ensure superior quality and relevance. Implement quality assurance and feedback loops to continuously enhance the quality and impact of research deliverables. Manage analyst teams, setting clear performance goals, tracking KPIs, and ensuring accountability. Regularly collaborate with internal stakeholders—including Directors of Research, Product Managers, and Compliance teams—to integrate feedback and drive ongoing improvements. Develop and maintain detailed industry knowledge resources, such as competitive landscapes and buyer personas, to streamline analyst onboarding and improve sourcing accuracy. Document best practices and onboarding processes to mentor and prepare Analysts within the team. Who You Are To be successful in this role, you should have: 5-7 years of experience in buy-side proprietary research, sell-side research, channel-check consulting, or a related industry-specific research role. Significant experience (4+ years) in the Energy and Industrials sector, with an intimate understanding of cyclical market drivers, commodity pricing dynamics, industrial manufacturing processes, energy production and distribution, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory influences across sectors like oil & gas, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Strong people management experience, effectively mentoring, coaching, and developing teams of analysts. Recognition as an industry expert who intuitively understands the nuances, drivers, and key players within your vertical. Client-focused and adept at translating investor and corporate client questions into actionable research projects. Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills and proficiency in leveraging tools like blithequark and Tableau. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, maintaining high standards of organization, quality, and attention to detail. Robust understanding of compliance, MNPI, and confidentiality requirements, ensuring adherence across all projects. What We Offer At blithequark, we offer a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications. You may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus, equity, and a generous benefits program. Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive health insurance Retirement savings plan Paid time off and holidays Professional development opportunities Access to cutting-edge technology and tools Collaborative and dynamic work environment Career Growth and Development At blithequark, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. We offer a range of training and development programs, including: Mentorship programs Professional certification and education assistance Leadership development programs Opportunities for advancement and career progression Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our clients and the industry. We offer a range of perks and benefits, including: Flexible working hours and remote work options On-site fitness classes and wellness programs Social events and team-building activities Access to cutting-edge technology and tools Recognition and reward programs How to Apply If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic and growing team, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our Careers page. We look forward to hearing from you. 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