Strategic Growth Associate — Hybrid (Boston)

Guidepoint; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

LinkedIn Learning

Snacks & beverages

Happy hour

Summer Fridays

Athletic league

Casual environment

Job summary

Guidepoint’s Business Development team is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to grow our client base across industries in a hybrid Boston office. This role focuses on building a robust pipeline and supporting account development for major corporate clients.

You will conduct outbound prospecting, collaborate with management to identify opportunities, and work with the client service team to capture feedback on projects.

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 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
• Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects

Skills

Sales process knowledge

Excellent communicator

Team player

AI fluency

Curiosity about technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidepoint’s Business Development team is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to grow our client base across industries in a hybrid Boston office. This role focuses on building a robust pipeline and supporting account development for major corporate clients.

You will conduct outbound prospecting, collaborate with management to identify opportunities, and work with the client service team to capture feedback on projects.