Senior Analyst Relations Manager

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Analyst Relations professional to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will drive the global AR strategy for the Data Center business, enhancing go-to-market initiatives and building strong relationships with analysts. You will craft compelling narratives that showcase the company's capabilities and engage with key industry analysts to position the company favorably in reports. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer

Inclusive Communities for collaboration

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations roles required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture impactful analyst relationships to scale the AR program.
• Develop compelling analyst narratives connecting corporate vision and strategy.

Skills

Analyst Relations

Project Management

Communication Skills

Marketing Strategy

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Remote United States

The application window is expected to close on 4/15/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Analyst Relations team! If you love challenges and want to work with extraordinary people in a fast-paced technology sector, this is the opportunity to elevate Cisco’s networking analyst program to the next level.

Your Impact

1. The candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have experience in scaling a global analyst relations (AR) program, and bring experience in the relevant enterprise B2B industry.
2. Build the global AR strategy for Cisco’s Data Center business that bolster go-to-market strategies and key business initiatives.
3. Build and nurture impactful analyst relationships to scale the AR program, driving strategic engagement on key product launches, customer wins, go-to-market updates, and major industry moments.
4. Develop and deliver compelling analyst narratives that connect Cisco’s corporate vision and strategy, position the value of Cisco’s Data Center business, and showcase the market-leading capabilities of our portfolio.
5. Plan, develop, and implement high touch 1:1 analyst engagements, inquiries, event 1:1s and strategy days.
6. Develop a scaled AR program for the broader analyst community beyond Gartner through new 1:many programs.
7. Position Cisco favorably in key analyst reports, maintaining and improving analysts' likelihood to recommend Cisco to customers. Measure the results of the analyst relations program with tangible metrics.
8. Analyze critical points of influence in the market and tailor insights for the audience. Oversee analyst research agendas, coverage, and opinions on Cisco and the market.
9. Support sales by crafting sales enablement materials and incorporating customer feedback into the analyst relations program.
10. Engage and educate key spokespeople on the value of AR to the business, articulating clear goals, achievements, and support required from this critical group.
11. Requires a high growth mindset, comfortable working in ambiguous and complex situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations roles
2. Bachelors Degree or Masters +6 years of Analyst Relations experience
3. Tech industry experience
4. Experience in the B2B enterprise networking industry experience preferred
5. Must have direct Analyst Relations experience with relevant functional experience such as Product Marketing, Consulting, or Market Intelligence.
6. Marketing Strategy within the technology industry is a benefit/preferred
7. Ability to uplevel technical information into business level insights and netting it out on why analysts should care will be critical.
8. Excellent writing, communication, messaging/positioning, project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Exceptional interpersonal relations, big picture thinking, strong analytical background, and entrepreneurial spirit would be beneficial.
2. Drive creative solutions for the complex situations we encounter
3. Good work ethic and setting the bar high for AR work along the planning to execution spectrum

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.