Primary Accountabilities
Priority analyst and research-firm relationship management
Briefings, inquiries, and research interactions
Analyst evaluations, reports, and submissions
Analyst intelligence and insight distribution
Executive preparation and follow-up
Analyst engagement at GIAC, Tech World, and other priority events
Analyst relations (AR) program measurement and process improvement
Key Responsibilities
Manage a defined portfolio of priority analysts and firms, with account plans tied to Lenovo’s corporate and Business Group priorities
Plan and execute analyst briefings end-to-end: objectives, analyst selection, agenda, executive preparation, materials, logistics, and follow-up
Coordinate analyst evaluations, research submissions, and peer-review opportunities; ensure clear ownership, strong evidence, and on-time delivery
Monitor research agendas, published views, competitor positioning, and market developments to identify proactive engagement opportunities
Capture and synthesize analyst feedback into actionable recommendations for Communications, Strategy, Marketing, and Business Group teams
Prepare executives with analyst background, engagement goals, key messages, likely questions, and recommended follow-up
Partner with the Customer Reference Manager to identify the right customer evidence and customer participants for research, evaluations, briefings, and events
Support the Director on GIAC, executive analyst councils, and major One Lenovo moments
Maintain accurate engagement records, relationship plans, research tracking, and outcome data in shared COE systems
Core Skills
Analyst relationship management: Ability to build credible, trusted relationships with priority analysts and research firms; understand their research agendas, individual interests, and influence on Lenovo’s markets
Strategic business and technology acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and Lenovo’s portfolio across IDG, ISG and SSG; able to connect business priorities to relevant analyst audiences and narratives
Executive communications and counsel: Comfortable preparing senior executives for high-stakes engagements, including concise briefing materials, likely questions, key messages, meeting objectives, and follow-up recommendations
Briefing and engagement leadership: Able to manage end-to-end analyst interactions — from analyst selection and agenda development through speaker preparation, logistics, follow-up, and relationship progression
Analyst evaluation expertise: Experience leading or coordinating major evaluations such as Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes, and other research submissions; strong project management, evidence development, and deadline discipline are essential
Insight synthesis and strategic thinking: Can distill research, analyst feedback, competitor activity, and market signals into clear implications and recommended actions for Communications, Marketing, Strategy, and Business Group leaders
Narrative development: Ability to shape differentiated, audience-specific Lenovo narratives that are credible, evidence-based, and consistent with the One Lenovo story
Cross-functional influence: Strong collaboration skills to align executives, product teams, Marketing, Communications, Sales, Customer References, and Business Group AR teams — often without direct authority
Customer-proof integration: Judgment to identify where customer evidence will strengthen analyst perceptions, research submissions, briefings, and event programs; works closely with the Customer Reference Manager while respecting customer stewardship
Program and event execution: Experience supporting complex executive-facing programs such as GIAC, Tech World, analyst councils, and research-firm events, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Measurement and operational discipline: Ability to maintain relationship plans, engagement records, research trackers, and KPI reporting; uses data to assess engagement quality, sentiment, research outcomes, and program impact
AI and research-tool fluency: Uses AI-enabled tools responsibly to synthesize research, prepare briefing materials, identify perception gaps, and improve workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment
Personal Attributes
Executive presence and strong written/verbal communication skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and comfort operating in ambiguity
Curiosity about technology, markets, and customer outcomes
Proactive, highly organized, and responsive
Able to move between strategic thinking and detailed execution
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of analyst relations experience
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