At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Braze is looking for a Senior Analyst Relations Manager to join our Product Marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with key industry analysts, especially in the multichannel marketing sector. You’ll drive a program to educate them on the Braze business, technology, solutions and go-to-market capabilities, with the goal of driving positive coverage and analyst advocacy of Braze to their end-user clients, the media and investors. You will also be our internal lead on our industry evaluations, such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave, and partner with our extended marketing and field teams to share insights from the analyst community with our customers and prospects.
Responsibilities:
- Create, nurture and manage positive relationships with industry analysts, serving as a key, centralized contact point and facilitator who is responsive and treats analyst communication with a sense of urgency
- Lead cross-functional workstreams for major industry evaluations such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave
- Establish and manage processes for ongoing communication and education of industry analysts on Braze milestones and roadmap
- Partner internally to identify analyst content assets for use in demand generation and thought leadership programs, and support marketing activities with analyst participation
- Synthesize relevant analyst research and communicate emerging trends, perspectives and competitive positioning to key stakeholders
- Plan, schedule and manage analyst program activities such as briefings, inquiries, strategy sessions
- Anticipate and drive participation in major analyst research; manage in-bound inquiries for research participation
- Work closely with the public relations, competitive intelligence and customer programs teams to incorporate analyst perspectives into related initiatives
- Leverage Forrester and Gartner inquiry insights data to inform AR activities as well as thought leadership content and go-to-market activities
- Analyze, measure and report program success and insights
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of analyst relations experience, including leadership in major industry evaluations such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave
- Superb project management and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, with minimal supervision
- Strong communications background – exceptional listening, verbal and written skills a must
- Must be highly detail oriented with excellent time management skills
- Must be extremely proactive and willing to jump in and take a leadership role in high profile activities including planning and AR strategy
- Demonstrated ability to work with global, cross-functional teams – including technical experts, product management, product marketing and executive stakeholders
- Sense of curiosity and affinity/aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies and related concepts
Even better:
- Experience in B2B marketing, with exposure to both SMB and enterprise businesses
- Experience with Martech/CDP/rETL software
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $157,250 - $170,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $185,000 - $200,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune’s 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
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