Analyst Relations Manager

Ericsson • Boise, ID

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits within Ericsson’s Enterprise Wireless Solutions (EWS) business area and is part of the EWS communications team. The Analyst Relations Manager serves as a key subject matter expert for the EWS analyst relations program and acts as a liaison and strategic advisor between EWS stakeholders and Ericsson's Global Analyst Relations (AR) organization. The role involves shaping analyst engagement strategy, developing analyst-presented content, coordinating participation in key industry evaluations, and ensuring analyst insights are translated into actionable recommendations to support business growth, product strategy, marketing, and communications objectives. The successful candidate will be highly organized, strategic, and collaborative, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around common priorities. They should understand how analyst relations influences market perception and business outcomes, and excel at connecting analyst insights, market trends, competitive intelligence, and business strategy. This role also requires understanding what analysts want to hear and synthesizing meaningful messaging and briefing presentation recommendations with the help of company SMEs. The role inherits an established analyst program and offers the opportunity to help evolve and scale it as Ericsson grows its enterprise business.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Communications, or a related strategic marketing function. (Must have some specific Analyst Relations experience/understanding, and preferred at least 3 years specifically in analyst relations)
• Experience supporting analyst engagement programs and industry evaluations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across Product, Marketing, Communications, Sales, and executive teams.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate insights into clear business recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in enterprise technology, networking, telecommunications, cloud, SaaS, or related industries.
• Preferred experience supporting Gartner Magic Quadrants, IDC assessments, commissioned research, or comparable programs.
• Preffered familiarity with Wireless WAN (enterprise-grade routers and supporting software plaforms), private 5G, general enterprise networking, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting analyst events, executive engagements, or thought leadership programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Co-pilot and Architect.
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Ericsson's Global Analyst Relations team to coordinate analyst engagement strategies, relationship management activities, briefings, inquiries, evaluations, and analyst programs on behalf of EWS.
• Help develop annual analyst engagement plans aligned with business priorities, launches, messaging, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify key analysts, firms and influencers relevant to EWS priorities in enterprise networking, to support a portfolio made up of Wireless WAN (Ericsson Cradlepoint routers), private 5G, neutral host networks, and related elements that support not just the solutions, but overarching business strategy.
• Execute verticalized analyst planning as needed/consistent with company objectives/strategy.
• Support planning and execution of analyst engagement calendars, ensuring alignment across Communications, Product Marketing, Product Management, and Sales.
• Plan and lead analyst engagements around key product launches and company news.
• Lead and/or support keystone Analyst Days and analyst-attended events.
• Coordinate EWS participation in industry evaluations, including Gartner Magic Quadrants, Gartner Market Guides, Forrester Waves, IDC assessments, Omdia research, and other analyst assessments.
• Partner with Product Marketing and Product Management to complete analyst surveys, questionnaires, RFIs, vendor assessments, and related submissions.
• Support commissioned research, analyst consulting engagements, and strategic analyst initiatives.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate analyst feedback, market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry insights to relevant business stakeholders.
• Translate analyst observations into actionable recommendations for Product, Marketing, Communications, and Sales teams.
• Help identify opportunities to leverage analyst research, endorsements, findings, and market validation across marketing, communications, sales enablement, and thought leadership activities.
• Support executive preparation for analyst engagements, briefings, inquiries, Analyst Day, and strategic analyst interactions.
• Coach internal stakeholders on analyst engagement best practices and effective briefing participation.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent positioning, messaging, and narrative development across analyst interactions.
• Support analyst-related activities associated with launches, announcements, major events, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain analyst engagement records, calendars, activity tracking, and reporting.
• Support analyst relations budget tracking, vendor management, contracts, and relationship administration.
• Attend select industry events and facilitate analyst meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive package
• Opportunity for an annual bonus
• 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.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid disability benefits
• Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• 11 annual holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time
• 80 hours of sick time annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Mobile therapy
• Volunteer paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed