Guidepoint

Associate, Business Development

London, England, United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full Time

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EmployerGuidepoint
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull Time
Employer posted5 months ago

Overview:

Guidepoint’s Business Development teams are passionate about expanding our reach with both new and existing clients. We support all of Guidepoint’s service offerings, helping to build relationships and communicate how Guidepoint helps clients stay informed and make better business decisions. Our teams are motivated to provide custom offerings designed to help every potential client make the most of their partnership with Guidepoint.

Play a vital role in Guidepoint’s success.

The Business Development team is looking for an entry-level Business Development Associate to further develop our business with major corporate institutions, F500 Corporations, Startups, etc. within the region. The Associate will be responsible for assisting in building a pipeline of prospects across a variety of industries.

This is a hybrid position out of our London office.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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What You’ll Do:

Identify prospect clients and communicate Guidepoint's value proposition via email and telephone
Build relationships and schedule meetings with clients and senior sales managers
Map companies in order to identify target groups and job functions
Utilize Guidepoint's brand to create and develop a robust pipeline of qualified prospects to help drive Guidepoint's commercial success
Research target industries, sub-sectors and companies in order to understand their information/research needs and pain-points
Work alongside senior sales professionals to provide engaging content for meetings with prospects and effectively articulate our value proposition
Develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape
Provide client/prospect feedback to sales and management

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record and extracurricular achievement
1+ years of experience in a client-facing role, eg. sales, account management, client management, etc.
Outgoing personality with the ability and willingness to make cold calls and speak with people at all professional levels, including senior management
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Ability to prioritize business development opportunities
Ability to utilize superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Meticulous attention to detail

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
Excellent medical coverage through BUPA
Excellent professional development opportunities
Supportive culture that celebrates and rewards success
Monthly Happy Hour, Social Events, Summer Fridays
Year-round company sponsored sports and team building events
Informal work environment
Employee Assistance Programs
Volunteer days

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

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