Analyst Relations Specialist

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. is seeking a hands-on Analyst Relations professional for a hybrid role based in Plano, TX (Boise, ID also possible).

You will drive the AR program, build relationships with key analysts, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with product, marketing, and revenue teams. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in analyst relations within tech, strong communication skills, and a track record of successful analyst programs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in an analyst relations role.
• Experience in technology (networking and/or B2B SaaS strongly preferred).
• Proven success in supporting analyst programs to outcomes.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with product, marketing, and revenue teams.
• Experience managing major analyst programs (Forrester Wave, Gartner MQs, commissioned research).
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Self-motivated team player with strong executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Support overall Analyst Relations program and drive key initiatives.
• Identify key analysts across swim lanes and verticals, focusing on private 5G and Wireless WAN.
• Organize analyst reports and manage the analyst relationship tool.
• Create and execute an analyst interaction calendar and briefings.
• Conduct proactive outreach to keep analysts informed about Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions.
• Develop engagement calendars to identify coverage opportunities.
• Attend select industry events and facilitate on-site analyst meetings.
• Collaborate with product and marketing to complete surveys and vendor reports.
• Provide competitive intelligence and insights to product, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Analyst relations

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communications

Event coordination

Job description

Grow with us!

• This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work in the Ericsson office located in either Boise, Idaho or Plano Texas and relocation is not offered for this position.
• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.

This role sits in Ericsson’ Enterprise Wireless Solutions business area in the corporate communications team and works closely with external communications (PR and AR), product marketing, product management, and various cross-functional groups and stakeholders. The right person for this role balances the ability to help foster and convey the vision of where we’re going with the program, plans ahead, and creates program objectives that align with and support the greater company objectives. Stepping into this role, you’ll inherit pieces of an existing program with demonstrated success, and take it to the next level, with white space to design where it could go in the future.

The right candidate sees analyst relations as a puzzle to be solved and deeply enjoys the strategy of this role but also knows how to put the strategy into action. We’re looking for someone experienced in maximizing value from AR programs and who understands the importance and execution of both outbound and inbound activity.

What you will do:

• Support overall Analyst Relations program and drive key initiatives
• Identify key analysts within the various swim lanes and verticals of our business with a focus on private 5G, and Wireless WAN
• Organize analyst reports, insights and keep active management of analyst relationship tool
• Create an analyst interaction calendar, and execute interactions
• Conduct proactive outreach and manage strategic inquiries and briefings to ensure analysts and influencers are familiar with and up to date on Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ business initiatives, important news, product launches/updates, and market positioning
• Develop and manage analyst engagement and reporting calendars to identify areas of potential coverage
• Attend select industry events and facilitate analyst meetings on-site
• Support with analyst relations operations; tracking interactions, documenting Briefings and Inquiries, etc.
• Collaborate with product management and product marketing teams to fact-check and complete surveys, questionnaires, vendor assessment reports, etc.
• Provide strategic value back into the product, marketing, and sales organizations by relaying and providing competitive intelligence, insights, and other key findings around current trends, use cases, and customer needs
• Provide recommendations on which firms/analysts marketing should partner with (customer reports, license research, speaking events, etc.)
• Secure positive analyst/influencer reviews and quotes for use by our PR and customer success teams
• Coach internal stakeholders on best practices for participating in successful analyst interactions and briefings
• Negotiate, secure, and manage select analyst vendor relationships

The skills you bring:

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in an analyst relations role
• Experience in the technology field (networking, and/or B2B SaaS strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success in supporting and/or analyst programs to desired outcomes
• Deep experience working cross-functionally with product, product marketing, and revenue teams to build consistent, engaging, and meaningful analyst programs that benefit all parts of the organization
• Experience managing or contributing to major analyst programs, such as Forrester Wave, Gartner Magic Quadrants, commissioned research, and similar initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Self-motivated team player with a demonstrated ability to deliver results, including the ability to work effectively with a variety of team members across different functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence, including a proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external executive relationships

Bonus Points:

• Familiar with Microsoft Teams and Architect

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Hybrid: Plano, Texas or Boise, Idaho

Job details: Communication & Engagement

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan:

Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health

• subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.

Your Financial Security

• Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.

Your Time

New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.