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We support all of Guidepoint’s service offerings, helping to build relationships and communicate 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.\nGuidepoint is seeking qualified candidates for a role as Business Development Associate, New Business on the US Consulting Group. This person will report directly to the Executive Vice President, US Consulting as they secure new relationships with our target client base (top global management consultancies, market research, advertising, and audit and advisory firms).\nThis is a hybrid position out of our New York City office.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDevelop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape.\nPartner with management to identify top-tier new business opportunities based on strategic business development criteria and targets.\nConduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and lead introductory/exploratory calls with prospects\nMeet designated sales targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their process\nOnboard new users effectively\nWork closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects\nWhat You Have: \nBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university \nBroad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management\nExcellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients\nDemonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere\nA desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment\nInitiative and ability to handle increasing responsibility over time\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills \nAI fluency and experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, organization, prioritization, and written communication\nAbility to use AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and responsibly, with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, data quality, and human judgment\nCuriosity about emerging technology and a willingness to continue building skills with new tools that improve productivity and client service \nWhat We Offer: \nThe annual base salary for this position is $65,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.\nYou will also be eligible for the following benefits:\n15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans\nWill match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans\nCommuter benefits and a corporate gym rate\nDevelopment opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform\nFree snacks and beverages in the office\nFriday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”\nYear-round corporate athletic league\nCasual work environment, team building, and other social events\nAbout Guidepoint: \nGuidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.\nBacked by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. 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