Vice President, Business Development (Corporate)

Guidepoint; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepoint is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead strategic initiatives in the Corporate sector. This key role involves driving revenue growth, managing client relationships, and shaping market positioning. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Performance-Based Incentives

Comprehensive Medical Coverage through BUPA

22 Days Paid Annual Leave (increasing with tenure)

Office Perks (Snacks, beverages)

Engaging Company Culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of business development/sales experience in B2B or Corporate sectors.
• Proven track record in revenue generation and client management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies.
• Lead sales processes across the Corporate sector.
• Cultivate relationships with institutional clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Client Acquisition

Strategic Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Vice President, Business Development (Corporate)

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview:

At Guidepoint, our Business Development teams are at the forefront of expanding our market presence and strengthening client partnerships. We play a crucial role in driving growth across all Guidepoint service offerings, ensuring our clients stay informed and make better business decisions.

As anVice President, you will take on a strategic leadership role, spearheading high-impact business development initiatives and cultivating relationships with key decision-makers. You will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, acquiring new clients, and shaping our market positioning within the Corporate sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead end-to-end sales strategies, establish Guidepoint’s value proposition and contribute to the company’s continued success.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive revenue growth by developing and executing targeted business development strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sales processes, from lead generation to closing deals, across the Corporate sector.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with institutional clients, ensuring long-term business success.
• Identify new market opportunities and tailor Guidepoint’s solutions to meet client needs.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor positioning, effectively communicating our unique value proposition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine sales strategies and optimize client engagement.
• Manage high-impact projects as needed to support business expansion.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of business development/sales experience, ideally within B2B, research, information services, or other Corporate sectors.
• Proven track record in client acquisition, revenue generation, and strategic relationship management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage high-profile clients and key stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven mindset.
• Passion for business growth, innovation, and client success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation & Performance-Based Incentives
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage through BUPA
• 22 Days Paid Annual Leave (increasing with tenure)
• Engaging Company Culture(Summer Fridays, and year-round sports & team-building events)
• Office Perks (Snacks, beverages, and a collaborative work environment)

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of over 1.6 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,300 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.

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