Channel and Customer Research Associate (German speaking)

About the Role

Associate's are the execution engine for our Channel and Customer Research offering. You will:

• Map the expert universe for assigned verticals
• Source and vet high-value channel partners and customers
• Build long-term relationships with key channel sources
• Coordinate and monitor interviews
• Form sector expertise through regular and consistent research to remain up-to-date on industry trends and news
• For this role, we are looking for proficient German speakers (C1/C2 levels)

This role blends investigative research, stakeholder management, and rapid fire project execution-perfect for early career professionals eager to accelerate their learning curve inside a high growth, data driven organization.

What You'll do

• Expert Sourcing & Outreach: Drive email, phone, and LinkedIn campaigns to recruit best fit experts; negotiate honoraria that balance insight value with cost discipline.
• Screening & Onboarding: Conduct vetting calls to confirm role, recency, and perspective; ensure compliance with AlphaSense and client guidelines.
• Landscape Research: Develop and maintain target lists of distributors, resellers, customers, and other market participants aligned to quarterly coverage priorities.
• Interview Guide Creation: Build and maintain interview guides targeted to each type of call, industry sector, and expert profile-ensuring the best and most relevant insights are captured.
• Interview Facilitation: Schedule sessions at optimal times in the sell side calendar; monitor calls, troubleshoot tech issues, and capture real time highlights.
• Quality & Compliance: Uphold rigorous data privacy standards and maintain accurate records in internal CRM and workflow tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Share feedback on talk tracks, sourcing tactics, and emerging themes to refine our playbooks and coverage roadmap.

Who You Are

• Energetic Team Player: You have a proven ability to manage fast turnaround projects, meet deadlines and targets while maintaining a team first mentality.
• Adaptable: You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with changes and new challenges. You thrive in ambiguity and remain resilient when faced with adversity.
• Inquisitive: You are naturally interested in learning and quickly see patterns that help you to identify the best possible experts for a given research project.
• Organized: You have demonstrated an ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously and autonomously.
• Detail Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail, with the ability to discern and precisely document the core elements of an expert's relevant skills or experience vis a vis a defined scope.
• Excellent Communicator: You'll regularly be engaging with industry experts to learn about their background and convey what it means to participate in our network. You are comfortable with all communication methods, including phone and email.
• Goal Oriented: You are motivated by the idea of identifying and delivering the best possible expert profiles for each project scope quickly and efficiently.

AlphaSense is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense's commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination.

In addition, it is the policy of AlphaSense to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.