--- title: 'Analyst Relations Director at Skillsoft' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/analyst-relations-director-skillsoft-united-states-sf035xhw23rv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-26' --- # Analyst Relations Director at Skillsoft - **Company:** Skillsoft - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26 - **Apply:** https://www.skillsoft.com/about/job/apply?id=4737034005&gh_jid=4737034005 ## Job description At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress. Analyst Relations Director Come join our team! Skillsoft is seeking an experienced Analyst Relations Director! In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategy and execution of programs that shape analyst perception and ensure Skillsoft is top-of-mind in the industry. This is a highly visible, individual contributor strategic role that bridges external analyst relationships and internal stakeholders to elevate the company’s reputation, market positioning, and product narratives. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Relationship Management – Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted relationships with key industry analysts, acting as their primary point of contact - Thought Leadership Amplification – Deliver compelling company narratives through briefings, inquiries, and analyst engagements that drive positive, influential coverage - Analyst Engagement Planning – Plan and execute analyst days, events, webinars, and 1:1 engagement to increase visibility into Skillsoft’s innovation and vision. - Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work across product, marketing, communications, and executive management to align messaging and coordinate analyst interactions. - Content Development & Messaging – Tailor briefing materials, messaging frameworks, and spokesperson preparation for analyst-facing content. - Monitoring & Reporting – Track, synthesize, and share relevant analyst research, coverage, and social commentary with internal stakeholders to inform positioning and GTM strategy. - Rapid Response & Influence – Manage inbound analyst inquiries and RFPs with speed and precision, coordinating internal resources and delivering high-quality responses. - Insight & Strategy Development – Leverage analyst feedback to provide strategic guidance to product, marketing, and executive teams on trends, perception gaps, and opportunities - Influence on Market Perception & MQ/Wave Outcomes - Drive efforts to shape Skillsoft’s positioning in key analyst evaluations, ensuring alignment between analyst criteria and company capabilities. - Competitive Intelligence Gathering - Identify and share data insights gathered through analyst discussions and research to inform go-to-market and product strategies - Executive Advisory Role - Advise executive leadership on analyst engagement strategy and influence plan aligned to company priorities and market movements. - Integration with Influencer Relations & PR - Collaborate with PR, social media, and influencer marketing teams to amplify analyst content and insights across owned and earned channels. - Content Amplification & Reuse - Ensure analyst endorsements and assets are integrated into marketing campaigns, sales materials, and web content to drive influence across the buyer journey. - Responsible for Metrics & KPIs for AR Program Success - Track program KPIs such as share of voice, report inclusion, analyst sentiment, and MQ/Wave progress to measure influence and continuously optimize efforts. - Technical Aptitude - Ability to understand and communicate complex product capabilities, technology trends, and architectural concepts to analyst audiences. Required Skills & Qualifications: - 12+ years of experience in market analyst relations, corporate communications, product marketing, or similar field with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or commensurate experience - Deep knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, learning and development, or adjacent tech industries - Experience working with major analyst firms (e.g., Gartner, IDC, Forrester); former analyst experience required - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior executives - Be highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Possess a strong investigative mindset and strategic thinking to translate analyst insights into actionable business intelligence - Solid track record of building relationships and managing high-impact analyst programs Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $175,000 - $190,000 annualized. We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary. Skillsoft uses AI-enabled tools to screen applications. Recruitment and hiring decisions are made by Skillsoft personnel and are not based solely on automated processing. ## MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT: Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners. Learn more at [skillsoft.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillsoft.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAlicia.Webb%40skillsoft.com%7C36d2da8de0194a56800708de643c71a1%7C50361608aa23494da2332fd14d6a03f4%7C0%7C0%7C639058407944984460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vKXEeOW14HJrrID0XOoQJVjVbwOsMZAEXYws7OBBySU%3D&reserved=0). Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply! NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.  All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. ## About Skillsoft ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AI-native enterprise skills management platform that helps organizations manage the human and AI skills lifecycle – from visibility and benchmarking to development and deployment. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SKIL) - **Headquarters**: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (common knowledge; corroborated by multiple regional offices listed globally) - **Founded**: 1998 (per “over 20 years of industry knowledge” on the about page) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Corporate skills management, enterprise learning, workforce readiness & talent development - **Target customers**: B2B – predominantly large enterprises (60% of Fortune 1000 are customers), mid-market organizations, and government agencies - **Mission statement**: “To empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth.” ## Products & Services - **Skillsoft Percipio Platform**: AI-native enterprise skills management platform combining proprietary and licensed learning content, skills benchmarking, content creation tools, analytics, and administrative controls. Delivered via subscription. Includes CAISY® (AI role-play simulation) and LX Design Studio™ (customer-generated content creation). - **Global Knowledge (GK)**: Instructor-led training (ILT) platform – complementary in-person and virtual classroom delivery for technical and professional skills. - **Learner Platform**: Interactive, practice-based technology skill development environment serving ~59 million registered learners, also available as an extension of the enterprise Skills Management Platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Public – figures fluctuate; not provided in search results. Refer to NYSE: SKIL for real-time data. - **Key Metric**: Serves over 3,000 enterprise customers and provides skills management to 42 million employees worldwide. As of January 31, 2026, the company had 2,247 total employees. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not detailed in search results (as a public company, major institutional holders are disclosed in SEC filings). - **Growth Signals**: Shift from a content-centric to an integrated skills management platform (fiscal 2026); growing demand for AI‑readiness and skills visibility; leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 for IT Training Services North America. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-native architecture** built on a centralized skills data foundation that generates signals for personalization, benchmarking, and workflow automation. - **End-to-end skills lifecycle** (visibility → building → validation → deployment) in a single platform – rare among learning/content-only vendors. - **Trusted by 60% of the Fortune 1000** and over 20 years of learning content expertise. - **Proprietary content** across leadership/business, technology, and compliance, supplemented by customer-created content with IP protection. ## Strategic Focus - Continuing to evolve from content delivery to a **skills management platform** that aligns learning directly to business priorities and workforce readiness. - Expanding **AI capabilities** (CAISY, content creation, benchmarking) and integrating them into every layer of the platform. - Driving **customer-created content** and governance tools so enterprises retain ownership of their proprietary learning IP. - Emphasizing **skills-first workforce development** – both human and AI skills managed together. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Casual, down to earth work environment” – open collaboration, jeans, celebrating wins together, “one team” values. - **Benefits**: Free drinks & snacks, gym reimbursement, paid vacation & holidays, special birthday holiday, paid volunteer hours, family access to the Skillsoft Percipio platform, leadership development programs, scholarship program for employee dependents, recognition and wellness programs. - **Work Policy**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote or hybrid; global offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC suggest flexible/office blend. - **Growth Opportunity**: Internal mobility is emphasized; employees have access to the same Percipio platform for continuous skill development. - **DEI**: Equal opportunity employer with a “Know Your Rights” poster and accommodations for disabilities. ## Sources 1. [Skillsoft Corporate Website](https://www.skillsoft.com/) 2. [Skillsoft Careers Page](https://www.skillsoft.com/about/careers) 3. [Skillsoft Current Opportunities](https://www.skillsoft.com/about/careers/current-opportunities) 4. [Skillsoft 10-K (April 2026) – SEC Filing](https://investor.skillsoft.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001437749-26-011602/skil20260131_10k.htm) ## Other roles at Skillsoft - [EMEA Market Solutions Director](https://feeny.ai/job/emea-market-solutions-director-skillsoft-united-kingdom-2hqhz0fr2s3w) — United Kingdom - [North America Market Solutions Director](https://feeny.ai/job/north-america-market-solutions-director-skillsoft-united-states-zawq0sztnq73) — United States - [Senior Director, Commercial Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-director-commercial-operations-skillsoft-united-states-hvjpgppg5v64) — United States - [Sr. Director, Renewals Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-director-renewals-operations-skillsoft-united-states-bndewe3v5hn1) — United States - [Sr Infrastructure Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-infrastructure-engineer-skillsoft-hyderabad-dk07e5qg0bvp) — Hyderabad, India - [Network and Security Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/network-and-security-engineer-skillsoft-hyderabad-brz7zmnptg5a) — Hyderabad, India - [Equity Plan Administrator](https://feeny.ai/job/equity-plan-administrator-skillsoft-united-states-0h2698d8j2vg) — United States - [Compliance Account Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/compliance-account-executive-skillsoft-united-states-10tpp9fh4b7z) — United States