Business Development Associate - Corporate Growth

Guidepoint; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO days

Legal holidays & sick days

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VSP

401(k) with 10% match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Free snacks & beverages

Friday happy hour

Summer Fridays

Year‑round corporate athletic league

Casual work environment

Job summary

Guidepoint, a leading research enablement platform, is hiring a Business Development Associate on the US Corporate Growth team in New York. The role reports to the SVP, Corporate Client Growth and focuses on securing new relationships with target clients while supporting Guidepoint’s service offerings.

This hybrid position operates out of our New York City office. You will develop knowledge of the industry landscape, prospect for new business, and collaborate with the client service team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Broad knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills for high‑profile clients.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Initiative and ability to take on increasing responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• AI fluency and experience using AI‑enabled tools to support research, organization, prioritization, and written communication.
• Ability to use AI‑enabled tools thoughtfully, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, data quality, and human judgment.
• Curiosity about emerging technology and willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape.
• Partner with management to identify top-tier new business opportunities based on strategic business development criteria and targets.
• Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and lead introductory/exploratory calls with prospects.
• Meet designated sales targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their processes.
• Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Entrepreneurial mindset

Initiative

Written & verbal communication

AI fluency

Ability to learn new tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Associate - Corporate Growth

New York, New York, United States

Overview

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, building relationships and communicating 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.

Guidepoint seeks qualified candidates for a role as Business Development Associate on the US Corporate Growth team. This person will report directly to the SVP, Corporate Client Growth while securing new relationships with our target client base.

This is a hybrid position out of our New York City office.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape.
• Partner with management to identify top-tier new business opportunities based on strategic business development criteria and targets.
• Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and lead introductory/exploratory calls with prospects.
• Meet designated sales targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their processes.
• Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of handling high-profile clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Initiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• AI fluency and experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, organization, prioritization, and written communication.
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and responsibly, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, data quality, and human judgment.
• Curiosity about emerging technology and willingness to continue building skills with new tools that improve productivity and client service.

What We Offer

The annual base salary for this position is $65,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

Benefits

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of employee contribution, life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans.
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate.
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Free snacks and beverages in the office.
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays.”
• Year-round corporate athletic league.
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events.

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 turn answers into action.

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.

Guidepoint’s success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, allowing 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Guidepoint does not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.