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Full-Time

Business Development Associate

Class of 2025

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Guidepoint

Guidepoint

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects businesses with specialized advisors

Consulting
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$65kAnnually

+ Bonus

Entry, Junior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct outbound prospecting to qualify new business leads and help source new business opportunities.
  • Partner with senior sales team members 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, the competitor landscape, and the institutional investment industry investment process and investment strategies.

Guidepoint connects businesses with a large network of specialized advisors, offering expert insights and market intelligence. With over 1.5 million experts across more than 150 industries, clients can access tailored research solutions, including one-on-one consultations, surveys, and in-person engagements. Guidepoint manages all logistical aspects to ensure a smooth experience for its clients, which include institutional investors, corporations, and legal firms. The company operates on a business model that charges fees for its services, which can be structured as subscriptions, pay-per-use, or project-based pricing. Guidepoint's goal is to provide fast, accurate, and customized insights that help clients make informed decisions and navigate uncertainty in their business strategies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Guidepoint's continuous global expansion, including new offices in Dubai, Beijing, and Sydney, indicates strong growth and increased market presence.
  • The launch of innovative tools like 'Qsight Market View' enhances Guidepoint's value proposition by providing real-time, actionable market data.
  • Strategic hires, such as Yanni Yang as Director, Head of China, bolster Guidepoint's leadership and expertise in key markets.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of expert networks is intense, requiring Guidepoint to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Rapid global expansion may strain operational resources and lead to integration challenges.

What makes Guidepoint unique

  • Guidepoint's network of over 1.5 million experts across 150 industries provides unparalleled access to specialized knowledge, setting it apart from competitors with smaller networks.
  • The company's ability to offer tailored research solutions, including one-on-one consultations and surveys, ensures highly customized and actionable insights for clients.
  • Guidepoint's innovative tools like 'Qsight Market View' for real-time market sizing demonstrate its commitment to leveraging technology for superior market intelligence.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

401(k) with company matching.

Life Insurance (100% Employer Sponsored)

Paid vacation plus 10 legal holidays.

Light snacks and beverages.

Discounted gym memberships.

Commuter Benefits.