Analyst Relations Director

Skillsoft

6d•$175,000 - $190,000

About The Position

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress. Come join our team! Skillsoft is seeking an experienced Analyst Relations Director! In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategy and execution of programs that shape analyst perception and ensure Skillsoft is top-of-mind in the industry. This is a highly visible, individual contributor strategic role that bridges external analyst relationships and internal stakeholders to elevate the company’s reputation, market positioning, and product narratives.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in market analyst relations, corporate communications, product marketing, or similar field with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or commensurate experience
Deep knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, learning and development, or adjacent tech industries
Experience working with major analyst firms (e.g., Gartner, IDC, Forrester); former analyst experience required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior executives
Be highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Possess a strong investigative mindset and strategic thinking to translate analyst insights into actionable business intelligence
Solid track record of building relationships and managing high-impact analyst programs

Responsibilities

Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted relationships with key industry analysts, acting as their primary point of contact
Deliver compelling company narratives through briefings, inquiries, and analyst engagements that drive positive, influential coverage
Plan and execute analyst days, events, webinars, and 1:1 engagement to increase visibility into Skillsoft’s innovation and vision.
Work across product, marketing, communications, and executive management to align messaging and coordinate analyst interactions.
Tailor briefing materials, messaging frameworks, and spokesperson preparation for analyst-facing content.
Track, synthesize, and share relevant analyst research, coverage, and social commentary with internal stakeholders to inform positioning and GTM strategy.
Manage inbound analyst inquiries and RFPs with speed and precision, coordinating internal resources and delivering high-quality responses.
Leverage analyst feedback to provide strategic guidance to product, marketing, and executive teams on trends, perception gaps, and opportunities
Drive efforts to shape Skillsoft’s positioning in key analyst evaluations, ensuring alignment between analyst criteria and company capabilities.
Identify and share data insights gathered through analyst discussions and research to inform go-to-market and product strategies
Advise executive leadership on analyst engagement strategy and influence plan aligned to company priorities and market movements.
Collaborate with PR, social media, and influencer marketing teams to amplify analyst content and insights across owned and earned channels.
Ensure analyst endorsements and assets are integrated into marketing campaigns, sales materials, and web content to drive influence across the buyer journey.
Track program KPIs such as share of voice, report inclusion, analyst sentiment, and MQ/Wave progress to measure influence and continuously optimize efforts.
Ability to understand and communicate complex product capabilities, technology trends, and architectural concepts to analyst audiences.