Hybrid 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

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