Analyst Relations Manager - AI Native Tech

About Eightfold Eightfold is a global leader in a AI-native enterprise talent platform , trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operates at scale across Azure and AWS, is deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4‑compliant environments for the US Government, and supports users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. Backed by over $410M in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems. About The Role We are seeking a high‑impact Analyst Relations Manager responsible for driving Eightfold’s strategic relationships and market positioning with industry analysts, including those covering Agentic AI. The role includes defining and executing our analyst engagement strategy to position Eightfold as a market leader, owning relationships with key industry analysts, and driving our strategy for major analyst evaluations to establish our position as a pioneering enterprise platform. What You’ll Do Build and maintain strategic relationships with analysts covering Agentic AI, enterprise software, cloud platforms, and leading‑edge technology. Ensure analysts understand Eightfold’s unique value proposition and our role in the evolving enterprise technology landscape. Own the strategy and execution for major analyst evaluations, including Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Waves, articulating Eightfold’s platform differentiation and coordinating briefings to ensure our technical and product narratives are compelling. Define and drive the company’s core narrative with analysts, positioning Eightfold as a category‑defining leader in delivering high‑ROI Agentic AI solutions and a pioneer in reimagining HR. Translate complex product and technical capabilities into clear, compelling narratives for analyst audiences, highlighting how our platform and agents deliver superior outcomes across critical business functions. Coordinate analyst evaluations by integrating our technical depth, product innovation, and quantifiable customer outcomes, preparing executives and subject matter experts to engage on our platform’s architecture, roadmap, and data science approach. Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to maintain a deep understanding of our platform’s capabilities, product improvements, and technical innovations, ensuring analysts grasp our core technology differentiation. Serve as the internal expert on Eightfold’s market perception and competitive positioning within the AI ecosystem, providing strategic guidance on how the Analyst Relations function accelerates overall market leadership. What You Bring 3+ years of progressive Analyst Relations experience, preferably with high‑growth enterprise software or B2B technology platform companies. A proven track record of successfully positioning companies in major analyst evaluations and during periods of market transition. Strong ability to discuss complex technology and platform architecture credibly, translating technical depth into compelling, business‑value narratives for analyst and executive audiences. A grasp of modern enterprise technology concepts is essential. Exceptional storytelling and the ability to strategically position a platform company at the intersection of technological innovation and enterprise transformation. Balance of strategic vision and operational excellence, managing multiple high‑stakes analyst relationships and evaluation cycles. Long‑term focus on establishing the company as a leader in delivering intelligent, scalable enterprise solutions. Experience positioning technical platforms during market transitions or pioneering new technology categories is highly valued. Deep conviction in the transformational potential of AI and active leverage of AI tools in daily work. Hybrid Work @ Eightfold Employees based near our Santa Clara, London, Bangalore, and Noida offices are expected to work from the office three days per week. The role is hybrid and only available in our HQ office in Santa Clara, CA. EEO Statement Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. Benefits Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions. Salary Range Zone A (SF Bay Area): Base Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000 Links Our customer stories: Press: #J-18808-Ljbffr Eightfold AI