Director, Analyst Relations

Smartsheet

Director of Analyst Relations leading Smartsheet's global analyst relations program. Nurturing analyst relationships to support business initiatives and drive success.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of Smartsheet's global analyst relations strategy to bolster go-to-market strategies and support key business and product initiatives.
Help develop Smartsheet's analyst-facing story to influence mindshare based on Smartsheet's vision, strategy, and key competitive differentiators.
Partner across Smartsheet teams at all levels of the organization to tell, support and deliver narrative that ties together technology trends, roadmap planning, multiple use cases and markets.
Drive strategy and execution of analyst engagements - inquiries/briefings, advisory days, event sponsorships, analyst roadshows, etc.
Own measurement and business reviews of the AR program's impact. Provide regular reports to Smartsheet leadership on analyst engagement and results.
Collaborate with product, sales and marketing teams to drive the creation, promotion and enablement of analyst relations content.
Refine processes and workflows to continuously improve day-to-day analyst relations operations.
Manage analyst contracts and relationships.
Support other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-15+ years of experience in analyst relations at a technology company, preferably with SaaS experience.
Understanding of key enterprise technologies and how the ecosystem of technologies is transforming the world.
Proven track record of positioning technology companies as leaders in major analyst research.
Consistent success leading and executing analyst relations programs and building collaborative relationships with influential analysts, executive leadership, and cross-functional partners.
Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance daily productivity, streamline workflows, and improve the quality and efficiency of analyst relations operations.
Experience with assessing and implementing a strategy and program and backing up recommendations for rationale and data.
Executive presence and interpersonal skills, including the ability to persuade and motivate at every level of the organization and with analyst stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an outstanding ability to translate technology features into business outcomes.
Strategic thinking and ability to develop compelling narratives grounded in data and facts.
Strong project management and relationship management skills.
Strong mentoring and leadership skills to build and encourage a high performing and highly motivated team.
Relationship driven - experience building successful senior level relationships, internal and external.
Ambition, drive and commitment to great results; including a constant desire to evolve the AR program and to understand and develop best practices.
Bias for action. We are a small, dynamic team searching for a stellar teammate who shares our dedication to excellence. You are willing to jump in and help others, tackle new responsibilities, and take pride in elevating our program to premier status.
Ability to cover west coast hours to support the team based at our corporate headquarter in WA.
BA or BS degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

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Hard Skills & Tools

analyst relationsSaaSenterprise technologiesdata analysisproject managementstrategic planningcontent creationworkflow improvementprogram implementationnarrative development

Soft Skills

executive presenceinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingrelationship managementmentoringleadershippersuasioncollaborationdrive for results