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Business Development Associate

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guidepoint logoGuidepoint · New York, NY
$65K/yrFull-timeOn-site1d ago
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About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

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 daysComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansWill match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plansCommuter benefits and a corporate gym rateDevelopment opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platformFree snacks and beverages in the officeFriday happy hour and "Summer Fridays"Year-round corporate athletic leagueCasual work environment, team building, and other social eventsAbout Guidepoint:Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients' decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.#LI-DM1#LI-HYBRIDBase salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.$65,000 - $65,000 USDDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonusParental leave

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