Matthew Schutzius

About Matthew Schutzius

I specialize in shaping winning product launches end-to-end—conducting commercial due diligence, defining value propositions, leading client concept testing, and arming sales teams with the tools they need to scale new products globally.With deep expertise in complex research methodologies, big data products, and customer use cases, I translate unique datasets into compelling, client-ready solutions. I partner closely with Product, Marketing, Data Science, Sales, and Consulting to ensure alignment throughout the new product lifecycle—from early market assessment through post-launch enablement.Known for my strong commercial background and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset, I help teams identify customer pain points, build differentiated positioning, and accelerate adoption through clear storytelling, coaching, and structured go-to-market frameworks. My work ensures new innovations land with clarity, impact, and measurable results.

Experience

1. Global Product Strategy, Go-to-market & Commercialization - New Products

   Euromonitor International

   Nov 2022 — Present

   As a Go-to-Market (GTM) Manager at Euromonitor International, I lead the strategy for launching innovative products from ideation to market success. Partnering with product development, marketing, and sales teams, I ensure every new offering addresses client needs, outshines competitors, and drives measurable revenue growth.From shaping product roadmaps to enabling sales teams, my role spans every stage of the product lifecycle. I conduct client and market research to inform development, oversee product testing to refine user experiences, and craft compelling go-to-market materials that highlight value and differentiation.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Product Ideation & Research: Collaborate with development teams to create roadmaps informed by client feedback, market requirements, and competitor analysis.Product Testing: Lead user and client testing to optimize features and usability, delivering actionable insights to development teams.Sales Enablement: Build and deliver sales training, pitch decks, use-case materials, and videos to empower sales teams and drive product adoption.Customer Advocacy: Serve as the product expert, joining client calls to articulate value propositions and gather feedback for continuous improvement.By aligning innovation with execution, I ensure our products resonate with clients, outperform competitors, and contribute to Euromonitor\'s growth. My mission is to transform ideas into impactful solutions that deliver value for both clients and the business.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor's Degree, Economics

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Business Development
• Manage Client Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Client Development
• Account Management
• Crm
• Photoshop
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Self Management
• Market Research
• Direct Sales
• Critical Thinking
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Cold Calling
• Illustrator
• New Business Development
• Selling