Business Development Associate
Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to secure new relationships with target clients and support the company's service offerings through effective communication and relationship building.
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
Skills
- 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
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
- 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
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