Associate, Business Development

Guidepoint London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical coverage

Professional development opportunities

Supportive culture

Social events

Team-building events

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

Guidepoint London is looking for an entry-level Business Development Associate. The role involves identifying and contacting prospective clients, building relationships, and understanding competitive landscapes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position is hybrid, requiring the ability to engage with clients at all levels and a meticulous attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, extensive healthcare options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with extracurricular achievements.
• 1+ years of experience in a client-facing role, such as sales or account management.
• Outgoing personality, willing to engage with professionals of all levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate with prospective clients.
• Build relationships and schedule meetings.
• Research target industries to understand client needs.
• Provide feedback to sales and management.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Analytical skills

Cold calling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Play a vital role in Guidepoint’s success. 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.

The Business Development team is looking for an entry‑level Business Development Associate to further develop our business with major corporate institutions, F500 Corporations, Startups, etc. within the region.

This is a hybrid position out of our London office. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What you’ll do

• Identify prospect clients and communicate Guidepoint’s value proposition via email and telephone
• Build relationships and schedule meetings with clients and senior sales managers
• Map companies in order to identify target groups and job functions
• Utilize Guidepoint's brand to create and develop a robust pipeline of qualified prospects to help drive Guidepoint's commercial success
• Research target industries, sub‑sectors and companies in order to understand their information/research needs and pain‑points
• Work alongside senior sales professionals to provide engaging content for meetings with prospects and effectively articulate our value proposition
• Develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape
• Provide client/prospect feedback to sales and management

What you have

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record and extracurricular achievement
• 1+ years of experience in a client‑facing role, eg. sales, account management, client management, etc.
• Outgoing personality with the ability and willingness to make cold calls and speak with people at all professional levels, including senior management
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to prioritize business development opportunities
• Ability to utilize superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
• Excellent medical coverage through BUPA
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Supportive culture that celebrates and rewards success
• Monthly Happy Hour, Social Events, Summer Fridays
• Year‑round company‑sponsored sports and team‑building events
• Informal work environment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Volunteer days