Analyst Relations Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish, enhance, and sustain reliable relationships with key industry analysts as the main point of contact.

• Convey company narratives through briefings, inquiries, and interactions with analysts.

• Organize and implement analyst days, events, webinars, and one-on-one meetings.

• Collaborate across product, marketing, communication, and executive management teams.

• Create briefing materials, messaging frameworks, and prepare spokespersons.

• Monitor, summarize, and disseminate analyst research, coverage, and social commentary.

• Manage incoming analyst inquiries and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

• Offer strategic advice on trends, perception gaps, and potential opportunities.

• Influence Skillsoft’s positioning in analyst evaluations, including Magic Quadrant (MQ) and Wave results.

• Collect competitive intelligence to guide go-to-market and product strategies.

• Counsel executive leadership on analyst engagement strategies.

• Work in conjunction with PR, social media, and influencer marketing teams.

• Incorporate analyst endorsements and materials into marketing, sales, and web content.

• Monitor Analyst Relations (AR) program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including share of voice, report inclusion, analyst sentiment, and MQ/Wave progress.

• Articulate complex product capabilities, technology trends, and architectural concepts to analyst audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in market analyst relations, corporate communications, product marketing, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or equivalent experience.

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, learning and development, or related technology sectors.

• Experience collaborating with leading analyst firms such as Gartner, IDC, and Forrester.

• Prior experience as an analyst is mandatory.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior executives.

• Capability to manage numerous priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong investigative mindset and strategic thinking abilities.

• Proven track record of building relationships and managing impactful analyst programs.

• Proficiency in understanding and conveying complex product capabilities, technology trends, and architectural concepts to analyst audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off