Customer Insights Analyst
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. Youll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. Youll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued, youre empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
Lead customer research and behavioral analysis to drive data-informed marketing strategies and improve customer acquisition and retention. Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data sources to develop deep understanding of buyer decision journeys, create actionable buyer personas, and identify opportunities to optimize targeting, messaging, and engagement across all customer touchpoints.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive customer research programs including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and behavioral analysis studies
- Analyze customer behavior patterns across multiple touchpoints using CRM data, website analytics, engagement metrics, and sales feedback
- Synthesize quantitative data (usage patterns, conversion metrics, engagement data) with qualitative insights (customer interviews, feedback, support interactions)
- Identify knowledge gaps in customer understanding and design research initiatives to fill them
- Conduct competitive analysis of customer messaging and positioning strategies
- Monitor industry trends and customer behavior shifts that impact B2B buying patterns
Buyer Persona Development & Management
Develop comprehensive, data-driven buyer personas based on demographic, firmographic, behavioral, and psychographic dataCreate detailed customer journey maps showing decision processes, touchpoints, pain points, and moments of influenceMaintain persona accuracy through regular validation studies and persona refresh cyclesCollaborate with sales teams to validate personas against real customer interactions and feedbackSegment personas by industry, company size, role, and buying stage for targeted marketing approachesDocument persona-specific content needs, preferred channels, and messaging preferencesStrategic Insights & Recommendations
Translate customer insights into actionable recommendations for marketing strategy, messaging, and campaign optimizationIdentify opportunities to improve customer acquisition, conversion rates, and customer lifetime valueProvide insights on market positioning, product-market fit, and competitive differentiation opportunitiesAnalyze customer churn patterns and provide recommendations for retention and expansion strategiesSupport product marketing with customer insights for feature development and go-to-market strategiesPresent findings and strategic recommendations to marketing leadership and cross-functional teamsCross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with demand generation team to optimize targeting criteria and audience segmentationWork with content marketing team to develop persona-specific content strategies and messaging frameworksCollaborate with sales teams to gather customer feedback and validate insights against real-world interactionsSupport product team with customer needs analysis and feature prioritization insightsPartner with customer success team to analyze post-purchase behavior and expansion opportunitiesCoordinate with marketing operations to ensure proper data collection and tracking implementationData Management & Insights Infrastructure
Establish standardized customer data collection methods and research protocolsBuild and maintain customer insights repository and knowledge sharing systemsCreate dashboards and regular reporting on key customer behavior trends and metricsEnsure compliance with data privacy regulations in all customer research activitiesDevelop measurement frameworks to track impact of insights-driven marketing optimizationsManage relationships with external research vendors and tools when neededQualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Psychology, Business, Statistics, or related field; MBA preferred4-6 years experience in customer research, marketing analytics, or customer insights roles2+ years experience in B2B marketing environment with understanding of complex sales cyclesExperience with both quantitative analysis and qualitative research methodologiesTechnical Skills
Advanced proficiency in survey and research tools (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, UserInterviews, Gong, Chorus)Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, Python preferred)Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and marketing analytics platformsExperience with customer journey mapping and persona development toolsData visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms)Knowledge of A / B testing and experimental design principlesResearch & Analysis Skills
Experience designing and conducting qualitative research (interviews, focus groups, ethnographic studies)Strong quantitative analysis capabilities including statistical significance testingAbility to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into clear, actionable insightsExperience with customer segmentation and clustering analysisKnowledge of behavioral psychology and decision science principlesUnderstanding of B2B buying processes and organizational decision-makingCommunication & Collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex findings to diverse audiencesStrong storytelling abilities to translate data into compelling narrativesExperience facilitating workshops and cross-functional alignment sessionsProject management skills with ability to manage multiple research initiatives simultaneouslyCollaborative mindset with experience working across marketing, sales, and product teamsPreferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Psychology, Consumer Behavior, or Market ResearchExperience with customer advisory boards or user research programsKnowledge of jobs-to-be-done framework and outcome-driven innovation methodologiesCertification in market research (MRA, CASRO, or similar)Experience with voice-of-customer programs and Net Promoter Score analysisBackground in consulting or agency customer research rolesFamiliarity with design thinking and human-centered design principlesThe United States targeted pay range for this position is $150,000 to $235,000 per year. Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.