.Senior Director Analyst, Marketing Leadership and StrategyGartner is seeking an Analyst that will change how CMOs deliver business impact.About This Role:Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner's Research and Advisory sector, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional, and global levels.Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives.They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.This role sits within Gartner's Marketing & Communications practice and will address the needs of CMOs and their key leaders in transforming their functions for business impact.What You Will Do:Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client audience through a variety of media.Write evidence-based content that is clear and actionable.Create and deliver presentations for webinars and other client-facing Gartner events.Track and work closely with vendors, market trends, emerging technologies and practices to remain ahead of the curve within the AI-driven marketing technology space.Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and grow the Gartner business.Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy.Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in our research community.Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery.Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.What You'll Need:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.An informed understanding of the challenges facing CMOs as leaders within the enterprise and drivers of business impact.Extensive experience leading a marketing team, department or function and/or advising CMOs or senior marketing executives.Extensive experience leading development and execution of marketing strategies and aligning resources that drives enterprise growth.Experience as a CMO or senior marketing executive engaging with cross-functional leaders to develop strategic plans tied to organizational priorities.Hands-on experience with AI applications for Marketing teams, practical understanding of the use of AI and its potential impact on marketing operations, strategies, and talent
