Associate, Client Services

Third Bridge Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

15+ vacation days

Flex days

Work from anywhere for one month per year

Annual Personal Development Allowance

Job summary

Join Third Bridge Group in Los Angeles as a Client Services Associate. You will play a crucial role in finding and engaging industry experts to provide insights for our clients, often under tight deadlines. This position offers a dynamic environment where you’ll develop essential sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

The total first-year salary ranges from $96,000 to $127,000, inclusive of a base salary of $75,000 and an uncapped performance bonus. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, a good work-life balance, and opportunities for clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Intellectually strong with excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in leadership or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage industry experts for client insights.
• Cold call and persuade specialists to share expertise.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

About Third Bridge

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights.

Why Join Us?

Accelerate your career in a high‑energy, commercial role. We value competitive, confident communicators who are hungry to grow fast. Join us as a Client Services Associate and build the commercial awareness and business acumen that open doors to long‑term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research and more.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Love a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
• Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
• Build rapport fast and think on your feet
• Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the heart of our business – finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. Expect to spend much of your day on the phone, persuading specialists to share their expertise and securing their time for client calls.

Day To Day, You’ll

• Own projects end‑to‑end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high‑calibre expert calls
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy‑in
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once
• Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations
• Cross‑sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, and 1‑1 calls

What You’ll Gain

• Commercial edge – sales, negotiation, relationship‑building skills and early leadership development
• Client exposure – work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies
• Clear progression – promotion possible within two years
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth

What We’re Looking For

You’re intellectually strong, ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Salary And Benefits

• Total first‑year salary is expected to be $96,000–$127,000 (based on average‑high performance). This is inclusive of a $75,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K matching, and more
• Good work‑life balance with 15+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year
• Engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team

Equal Opportunity Employer

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.