As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate an inclusive culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Director Analyst Relations to drive and grow our AR team and strategy across the entire CrowdStrike product and services portfolio. This is an incredibly strategic role that will work with our product marketing, product management and CTO organization as well as other teams to develop and execute an industry leading AR organization. You will work with the best in the business, and we need you to bring your creativity, imagination and energy to this high-profile position. You must have a strong background and knowledge of the entire security landscape to be truly successful in this role, responsible for the entirety of our portfolio across product, solutions and services.
You will be responsible for owning and growing the direct relationship between CrowdStrike and the analyst community at large. You will need to know and understand the CrowdStrike vision, strategy and value proposition and ensure that it is successfully explained to and understand by the key analysts and influencers that we work with on a regular basis. It is your responsibility to ensure that CrowdStrike and our products and services are successfully positioned as leaders in analyst and industry rankings and reports globally.
What You’ll Do:
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Develop the overall AR plan and strategy, gain consensus from key stakeholders and execute successfully across the analyst community resulting in influential leadership across the entirety of our portfolio.
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Build, mentor and grow a world class AR team globally.
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Lead our relationships and all interactions with all key industry analyst firms and influencers.
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Successfully manage all AR engagements by providing the proper executive level participation and help build and develop internal spokespeople in order to scale our program globally.
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Drive and improve our relationships with top analysts and influencers to ensure they understand our corporate vision, strategy, value proposition as well as product strategy and more.
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Develop any necessary AR content, including briefing documents, messaging, competitive positioning, rebuttals and responses to analyst queries and any escalations as required.
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Constantly stay up to speed on analyst and industry research, drive internal knowledge sharing, and work closely across product marketing and product management to incorporate analyst feedback and research findings into our product messaging and positioning.
What You’ll Need:
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Minimum of 15+ years of experience across a range of AR roles ideally at high growth cyber security and/or leading SaaS companies.
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Excellent people skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties.
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Highly-proactive, self-starter capable of effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects across a range of product lines.
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Passionate about cybersecurity, intensity in your work, and the ability to deliver in the face of any challenge that arises
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Strong ability for cross-functional collaboration and comfort in the spotlight of high-visibility initiatives working with VP and C-Level audiences.
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Ability to create clear and compelling messaging and presentations to influence both internal and external audiences.
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Love our business. CrowdStrike is a leader in cybersecurity. We don’t have a mission statement. We are on a mission to protect our customers from breaches. You must be genuinely committed to our mission and eager to learn the details of our business.
Bonus Points:
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High-tech, start-up, rapid growth and/or publicly traded company experience.
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Experience building and leading teams around tier one evals.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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Market leader in compensation and equity awards
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Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
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Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
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Paid parental and adoption leaves
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Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
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Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
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Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
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Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $190,000 - $285,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:01-26-2025
