Guidepoint

Business Development Associate

New York, New York, United States · Work style not stated · Full Time

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EmployerGuidepoint
LocationNew York, New York, United States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull Time
Employer posted3 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.

Guidepoint is seeking qualified candidates for a role as Business Development Associate, New Business on the US Consulting Group. This person will report directly to the Executive Vice President, US Consulting as they secure new relationships with our target client base (top global management consultancies, market research, advertising, and audit and advisory firms).

This is a hybrid position out of our New York City office.

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What You’ll Do:

Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape.
Partner with management to identify top-tier new business opportunities based on strategic business development criteria and targets.
Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and lead introductory/exploratory calls with prospects
Meet designated sales targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their process
Onboard new users effectively
Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects

What You Have:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management
Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients
Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere
A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
AI fluency and experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, organization, prioritization, and written communication
Ability to use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and responsibly, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, data quality, and human judgment
Curiosity about emerging technology and a willingness to continue building skills with new tools that improve productivity and client service

What We Offer:

The annual base salary for this position is $65,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans
Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Free snacks and beverages in the office
Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
Year-round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

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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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

Compensation

$65,000—$65,000 USD

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