Sr. Analyst Relations Manager - CloudBlue at Ingram Micro Inc in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Ingram Micro is an integral part of the technology and commerce ecosystems, helping our partners grow and thrive through the creation and delivery of Information Technology, Lifecycle Management, e-Commerce Logistics, and Cloud solutions. With $49 billion in revenue and the ability to reach 90% of the global population, we have become the world's largest technology distributor with operations in 59 countries and more than 35,000 associates.

At CloudBlue, we view Cloud not just as a single technology, but as a foundational platform to run and drive a whole new way of doing business. We help our customers and partners transform their business so they're fastest to market and are rapidly successful in the distribution, sale and management of Cloud Services.

CloudBlue is a global operator and provider of cloud platform technology that directly services hundreds of the world's largest service providers. A revenue generating platform that underpins the largest Telcos, Distributors, MSPs, VARS and Enterprises, and connects them with the largest ecosystem of leading SaaS, PaaS and IaaS vendors in the market. We help these Provider partners monetize and manage the entire lifecycle of cloud services, infrastructure, and IoT subscriptions, so they can simplify digital transformation with confidence, speed, and agility. Our entrepreneurial scope means we operate with the agility of a high growth start-up, but with the confidence & backing of a Fortune 100 corporation.

What you bring to the role:

• Design, execute, and manage CloudBlue industry analyst, influencer, media and thought leadership strategy and plan


• Create, nurture, and manage positive relationships with industry analysts, industry influencers, and thought leaders, serving as a key, centralized contact point and connector


• Act as spokesperson and communicator in partnership with CloudBlue leadership


• Advocate and drive our message and market position with the analyst community


• Plan, schedule, and manage analyst/influencer program activities such as participation in analyst research, conferences, briefings, inquiries, and reporting


• Catalyze analyst reports and content development, and support analyst research with expert CloudBlue facts, perspectives, customer resources, and industry knowledge


• Accelerate CloudBlue's thought leadership through innovative, proactive media campaigns & PR strategy.


• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales and Product Management subject matter experts to develop briefing materials and other analyst content


• Support CloudBlue go-to-market programs by recommending and coordinating analyst engagements including webinars, research, other content, and events


• Prioritize and manage incoming analyst requests for information, research support, research review, customer references, and event speakers


• Drive alignment with sales, marketing and product teams to maximize program impact


• M onitor and track metrics to measure program performance

Qualifications:

• 4 year Bachelor's degree, MBA a plus or equivalent work experience.


• Must have 5-7 years marketing experience with a minimum 2-3 years managing Analyst Relations in enterprise technology


• Experience working with top rated analyst firms such as Gartner, Forrester and IDC are a plus


• Self-motivated/works independently


• Experience working with senior executives within AR programs


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

*This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties. Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please be prepared to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.