Go-To-Market Strategy
Parspec
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, April 19, 2024
LET'S REVOLUTIONIZE THE CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN TOGETHER
Parspec is transforming how $5 trillion in building construction products are sold annually around the world by digitizing and organizing the industry’s product data. By making this data more accessible and useful, our digital platform enables designers and builders to quickly identify the right products for their projects and helps the supply chain to generate new leads and close deals faster. These benefits are enabled by proprietary AI and workflow automation technology.
Founded in 2021, Parspec has raised over $11M in seed financing from leading deep tech and construction industry investors to achieve its ambitious mission, including Innovation Endeavors (founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt).
Parspec is helmed by technologists and construction supply chain veterans with a common passion to digitally transform our industry:
Forest Flager (Co-Founder & CEO) - Former Director of Software at Katerra and Stanford University faculty member; Stanford BS, PhD. MIT MEng. Harvard MDes.
Pratyush Havelia (Co-Founder & CTO) - Construction-tech engineering leader for 5+ years; Stanford MS & MEng, IIT-R B.Tech.
We invite you to be at the forefront of innovation for one of the oldest and largest industries in the world!
ROLE OVERVIEW
Job Title: Go-to-Market Analyst
Location: San Mateo, CA
Duration: Summer 2024 (10-12 weeks)
Commitment: Full Time (2 days / week in office
ROLE SUMMARY
As a Go-to-Market (GTM) Summer Analyst at Parspec, your primary mission will be to identify and explore new markets and market opportunities that will shape the strategic direction of our future product releases. Collaborating closely with the Head of Operations and Product leadership, you will be tasked with putting together a comprehensive proposal that clearly outlines recommended strategies for the business. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the company’s strategic roadmap, providing hands-on experience in market research, competitive and pricing analysis, and product strategy within a dynamic startup environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify and validate horizontal and or vertical market expansion opportunities
- Analyze competitive market landscapes and synthesize findings to support business decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and product teams to understand product capabilities and align project objectives
- Present research findings and strategic recommendations to senior management
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an MBA or similar graduate degree
- Previous experience in the construction supply chain, especially in lighting and electrical sectors
- Background in consulting, investment banking, or roles within early-stage startups
- Previous experience in market research or analysis where you've developed a deep understanding of the market dynamics and recommended actions based on your analysis
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and adapt to varying business needs
- Self-motivated with a keen interest in technology startups
THE PARSPEC ETHOS
At Parspec, we lead from every seat. Our team members are self-starters that think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence. We embrace diversity with a belief that different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. Parspec encourages people of all backgrounds to apply and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.