Director, Analyst Relations

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Elastic is a free and open search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real-time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co.

Elastic is looking for a seasoned Director of Industry Analyst Relations (AR) experienced in leading and scaling programs at high-profile, high-growth software companies to help grow the AR function. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of managing a program for a multi-solution, SaaS company and a background in corporate communication with a specialization in AR, or experience leading a product marketing function with a focus on analyst relations. 

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, the Director of Industry AR is responsible for developing and executing a coordinated industry analyst relations program across Elastic’s core solutions areas: Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security. 

This position translates the company’s strategy into meaningful conversations with analysts at Tier 1 (Gartner, Forrester) and Tier 2 (IDC, 451, ESG, etc) advisory firms to help move the needle around the company’s reputation, technology and leadership via placements in analyst reports and overall commentary about the company.

The candidate will collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to develop and drive compelling messaging and value propositions targeted to the analyst community. This role is also responsible for advising senior leaders about analysts’ perceptions of our company and providing critical insight on market trends, competitors and opportunities as we develop new and existing solutions areas.  

Applicants should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have demonstrated strong leadership skills, creativity, and strengths in market positioning and operationalizing AR programs. We value a can-do attitude, passion for exceeding expectations, and a sharp focus on driving toward business outcomes. This is a great opportunity to help extend and evolve the AR program in a highly dynamic, fast-growing company.

Core Responsibilities

• Scale a strategic analyst relations program in partnership with product marketing and corporate communications leaders to increase corporate visibility and perception with industry analysts across multiple categories relevant to our business.
• Glean meaningful insights from conversations with analysts and communicate the message back to an executive audience.
• Establish processes for ongoing communication and education of industry analysts.
• Develop a plan to bring analysts into internal and external activities, such as securing analyst quotes for press releases and speaking at Elastic events.
• Respond to analyst inquiries and monitor briefings to ensure that deliverables are provided. 
• Work with the Elastic social media team to target top analysts and influencers for tracking the reach of our strategic engagements
• Oversee budget analysis and recommendations for purchased analyst research and services.
• Proactively monitor an analyst report calendar for coverage potential in collaboration with outside AR firm.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Corporate Communications to regularly report on AR outcomes across the organization and communicate value back to an executive audience.

Proficiencies

• 7-10 years of demonstrable experience driving industry analyst relations with companies in the observability, security (SIEM), enterprise search, or cloud database management systems space.
• Strong understanding of key Elastic solutions (Enterprise Search, Observability and Security) and how the convergence of these technologies is poised to transform the enterprise.
• Self-starter with proven project and business management skills and the ability to operate in a highly visible and accountable role.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills, big picture thinking, and strong analytical background.
• Expert organizational skills to manage multiple work streams and engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and unwavering attention to detail.
• Available to work in a highly-distributed, global time zone environment.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is committed to diversity as well as inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of affirmative action. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. If you require any reasonable accessibility support, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.

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