Guidepoint · 4 days ago
Business Development Associate
Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower clients’ decision-making processes. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to assist in building a pipeline of prospects across various industries and to help expand their business with corporate clients.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesIndustrialInformation ServicesMarket ResearchTechnical SupportTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Conduct outbound prospecting to qualify new business leads and help source new business opportunities
Partner with senior sales team members to schedule meetings with new prospects, set up meetings with existing strategic accounts to identify growth and cross-selling opportunities, and manage client feedback calls
Meet designated prospecting and meeting targets through cold calling and other lead-generation efforts
Assist in the development of marketing materials and client presentations
Develop a working knowledge of the primary research methods and the competitor landscape
Qualification
Required
1+ years of sales, business development, finance, banking, business consulting and/or account management experience
Bachelor's in finance or related degree from a four-year university
Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management
Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients (Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and Private Equity Firms.)
Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere
Desire to work in a sales role that is KPI and metrics-driven
A desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong relationship management skills with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
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 discounts
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Friday happy hour, “Summer Fridays”, and free snacks and beverages in the office
Year-round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building, and other social events
Company
Guidepoint
Guidepoint is a leading expert network which connects business decision-makers and researchers with independent subject matter experts
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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