Director – Analyst Relations

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

📋 Description

• Develop and consistently enhance Argano’s long-term analyst relations strategy.

• Analyze the analyst landscape across various publisher practices, offerings, and key verticals.

• Advise on and manage relationships with analyst firms, including subscriptions, budgets, renewals, and inquiry utilization.

• Establish and report on key performance indicators for analyst relations.

• Oversee the schedule for Magic Quadrants, Waves, MarketScapes, PEAK Matrix assessments, Horizons reports, Provider Lens studies, and other evaluations.

• Coordinate RFIs and submissions, managing cross-functional teams, work plans, data verification, customer references, narratives, and delivery processes.

• Prepare and mentor executives and practice leaders for evaluation demonstrations and briefings.

• Conduct proactive analyst briefings and inquiry initiatives.

• Create executive briefing documents and facilitate analyst involvement in events and thought-leadership initiatives.

• Monitor interactions, commitments, and outcomes using an analyst relations tracking system.

• Review and disseminate analyst research, transforming insights into strategic positioning, offering development, competitive strategy, and go-to-market planning.

• Formulate the annual plan, quarterly executive reviews, calendars, and reporting dashboards.

• Oversee the analyst relations budget, agency or contractor assistance, and contracts with analyst firms.

• Ensure adherence to analyst firm and Argano brand guidelines and communication policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in analyst relations or a closely related field, including public relations, product marketing, or corporate communications.

• Proven track record of managing analyst programs and evaluations.

• Direct experience working with Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group, HFS, ISG, or similar firms.

• Experience overseeing the entire process of submissions for Magic Quadrant, Wave, PEAK Matrix, or comparable evaluations.

• Strong comprehension of the technology and professional services sectors.

• Exceptional communication skills suited for executive engagement.

• Excellent writing and editing capabilities.

• Demonstrated project management skills across multiple, deadline-driven, cross-functional workstreams.

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

• Proficient in establishing processes within a growing organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work within the United States.

• Approximately 20% travel for analyst summits, executive briefings, and Argano events.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and support for reasonable accommodations.