Analyst Relations Manager

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact The Role Proofpoint is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Analyst Relations Manager to join the Product Marketing organization. Reporting to the Director of Analyst Relations, this role will support and program and help manage key components of our global AR strategy. You will play a critical role in strengthening analyst engagement, managing research and evaluation cycles, and ensuring operational rigor across the AR function. This role combines analyst interaction with strong cross-functional program management.

Requirements

4–6+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Corporate Communications, or related B2B technology role.
Experience supporting or managing major analyst evaluations.
Strong program management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and executive presence.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams.
Cybersecurity industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Architech/ARinsights a plus.
Experience with Gartner Peer Insights a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyst Engagement Support execution of the global AR strategy in partnership with the Director of Analyst Relations.
Build and maintain relationships with key analysts (Gartner, Forrester, IDC, etc.).
Coordinate and prepare briefings, inquiries, and executive engagements.
Evaluation & Research Program Management Program-manage major analyst evaluations (e.g., Magic Quadrants, Waves, MarketScapes), including timelines, submissions, and stakeholder alignment.
Maintain the analyst research calendar and ensure proactive engagement.
Track coverage, positioning, and sentiment across research reports.
AR Operations & Insights Own AR trackers, dashboards, and reporting metrics.
Synthesize analyst feedback into actionable insights for Product, Marketing, and GTM teams.
Drive internal alignment and post-evaluation learnings to continuously improve performance.