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At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We're proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what's right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future. Research Associate, Supporting The FD Technology Executive VIP Program
Cambridge, MA and New York, NY Our job is to be bold at work.
It starts with an insatiable curiosity about clients, colleagues, and the future. At Forrester, we believe curiosity powers progress.?Forresterites?bring a diversity of opinions and the courage of their convictions to collaborate on the ideas and initiatives that change the course of business. As a trusted advisor to the most influential companies in the world, we live at the nexus of what's next. Our purpose is to imagine the possibilities of change. Our job is to be bold at work. About This Role:
The Research Associate (RA) dedicated to supporting the Forrester Decisions (FD) tech executive VIP service tier plays a critical role in delivering a personalized experience to our most senior clients. The service connects C-level clients with former practitioners (executive partners) to deliver the power of Forrester's research combined with practical expertise to accelerate time to impact. The RA works directly with executive partners to ensure that their clients are receiving value and achieving their outcomes by leveraging the full breadth and depth of their Forrester relationship. Job Description:
Client engagement support Support onboarding of all service VIP clients by joining account kickoff meetings, helping prepare GKO deck, attending calls, taking notes, and adding initiatives/outcomes/recommended actions to the Salesforce record. Serve as an 'extension' of executive partner for three to five "best-in-class" number of clients with intensive research-based needs and/or innovative, leading-edge initiatives that could spark or contribute to research projects/deliverables. Work with executive partner to ensure their clients gets value from the entire spectrum of entitlements (i.e., reoccurring EP guidance sessions, reports/tools/templates, analyst guidance sessions, data/benchmarks strategy sessions) and make progress toward identified outcomes of their key initiatives. Support the planning and execution of VIP clients' biannual strategy sessions by coordinating with internal experts and managing logistics. Assist executive partners with designing and implementing client reengagement strategies. Foster strong, collaborative relationships with the internal Forrester ecosystem to support clients' outcomes.
Program and experience management support Partner with FD tech exec VIP program leader and operations manager to establish standards of practice that streamline critical operational and engagement processes. Support leaders in tracking service-specific VIP program business goals and objectives. Liaise with the research team to write and circulate a monthly email to executive partners, which details upcoming research, webinars, recently published reports, and ongoing research initiatives. Maintain a closed-loop feedback process with the research team. Share client feedback on research (e.g., potential gaps, inconsistency) and facilitate interview/contribution. Build and maintain a library of reusable assets for onboarding, EP guidance sessions, and strategy sessions. Job Requirements: BA/BS degree with a strong academic record. The ability and willingness to actively engage with senior colleagues, such as executive partners and C-level clients. Highly collaborative and eager to build strong partnerships across functional teams. Strong time and project management skills. Demonstrates creative problem-solving and intellectual curiosity. Proactive and self-directive
Please note that the base salary range listed here is inclusive of all potential US geographies; base salary will be dependent on an employee's primary working location and the employee's skills compared to the requirements of the role. At Forrester, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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Forrester Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits of working as a Research Associate in Cambridge, MA:
? Excellent Benefits Package
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