Business Development Associate at Guidepoint

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Overview:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This is a hybrid position out of our New York City office.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with management to identify top-tier new business opportunities based on strategic business development criteria and targets.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and lead introductory/exploratory calls with prospects</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meet designated sales targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their process</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Onboard new users effectively</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You Have:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">AI fluency and experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, organization, prioritization, and written communication</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and responsibly, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, data quality, and human judgment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Curiosity about emerging technology and a willingness to continue building skills with new tools that improve productivity and client service&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The annual base salary for this position is <strong>$65,000</strong>. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You will also be eligible for the following benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Free snacks and beverages in the office</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Year-round corporate athletic league</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Casual work environment, team building, and other social events</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Guidepoint:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Backed by a global network of more than<strong> 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees,</strong> 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-DM1</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">#LI-HYBRID</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.</p></div><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$65,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$65,000 USD</span></div></div></div>