Analyst Relations Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Analyst Relations Director to shape strategy and serve as the connect between the organization and leading industry analysts. You will translate business priorities into compelling narratives to support analyst coverage and GTM efforts.

The role emphasizes executive engagement, cross‑functional collaboration, and programs that strengthen market perception across education, government, and nonprofit audiences. Remote in the US.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in analyst relations or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or business.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, and tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry analysts.
• Deliver compelling narratives to influence analyst coverage.
• Plan and execute analyst engagement activities.
• Collaborate across departments to align messaging.
• Develop tailored briefing materials for analysts.
• Monitor and report relevant analyst research and feedback.
• Manage inbound inquiries and RFPs efficiently.
• Leverage analyst insights for strategic guidance.
• Influence the organization's positioning in analyst evaluations.
• Gather competitive intelligence from analyst discussions.
• Advise executive leadership on engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with PR and marketing to amplify analyst insights.
• Integrate analyst content into marketing campaigns.
• Track and optimize analyst relations program success metrics.

Skills

Analyst relations

Executive communication

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or business

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Analyst Relations Director to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will shape analyst relations strategy and serve as a key connector between the organization and influential industry analysts. You will build credibility through clear messaging, executive engagement, and thoughtful programs that strengthen market perception across education, government, and nonprofit audiences. The ideal candidate will translate business priorities into compelling narratives that support analyst coverage, competitive positioning, and broader go-to-market efforts.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $175,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry analysts
• Deliver compelling narratives to influence analyst coverage
• Plan and execute analyst engagement activities
• Collaborate across departments to align messaging
• Develop tailored briefing materials for analysts
• Monitor and report relevant analyst research and feedback
• Manage inbound inquiries and RFPs efficiently
• Leverage analyst insights for strategic guidance
• Influence the organization's positioning in analyst evaluations
• Gather competitive intelligence from analyst discussions
• Advise executive leadership on engagement strategies
• Collaborate with PR and marketing to amplify analyst insights
• Integrate analyst content into marketing campaigns
• Track and optimize analyst relations program success metrics

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in analyst relations or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or business
• Deep knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, and tech industries
• Experience with major analyst firms and former analyst experience required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities
• Investigative mindset with strategic thinking capabilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collaborative work environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.