Strategic Business Development Associate (Hybrid NYC)

Guidepoint Australia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Guidepoint is seeking a Business Development professional for a hybrid NYC-based role. You will develop industry knowledge, prospect for new business, and onboard new users while meeting sales targets.

You will work with management and client services to add value for clients, leveraging AI-enabled tools to research, organize, and communicate insights. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management.
• Excellent communicator 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 a willingness to continue building skills with new tools that improve productivity and client service.

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 process
• Onboard new users effectively
• Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects

Skills

Sales knowledge

Excellent communication

Team player

Initiative

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Guidepoint is seeking a Business Development professional for a hybrid NYC-based role. You will develop industry knowledge, prospect for new business, and onboard new users while meeting sales targets.

You will work with management and client services to add value for clients, leveraging AI-enabled tools to research, organize, and communicate insights. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.