Senior Associate, Business Development

Guidepoint; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm in Camden Town seeks a Senior Business Development Associate to identify and engage with potential clients, drive business development, and support senior sales managers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of client-facing experience. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent medical coverage

Professional development opportunities

Social events

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a client-facing role.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate with potential clients.
• Build relationships and schedule meetings with clients.
• Research target industries and develop a robust pipeline.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Cold calling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Business Development team is looking for a Senior Business Development Associate to further develop our business with major corporate institutions, F500 Corporations, Startups, etc. within the region. The Associate will be responsible for assisting in building a pipeline of prospects across a variety of industries. This is a hybrid position out of our London office.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record and extracurricular achievement
• 1+ years of experience in a client‑facing role, e.g. 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

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts, and Guidepoint's 1,600 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations' research by delivering on‑demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

Benefits:

• 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