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Guidepoint’s Business Development teams are passionate about expanding our reach with both new and existing clients. We support all 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. The Business Development team is looking for a Business Development Associate to expand our business with corporate clients within the region. The Associate will be responsible for assisting in building a pipeline of prospects across a variety of industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who wants to learn more about the corporate industry and make a significant contribution to our business model.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct outbound prospecting to qualify new business leads and help source new business opportunities
Partner with senior sales team members to schedule meetings with new prospects, set up meetings with existing strategic accounts to identify growth and cross-selling opportunities, and manage client feedback calls
Meet designated prospecting and meeting targets through cold calling and other lead-generation efforts
Assist in the development of marketing materials and client presentations
Develop a working knowledge of the primary research methods and the competitor landscape
Requirements:
1+ years of sales, business development, finance, banking, business consulting and/or account management experience
Bachelor's in finance or related degree from a four-year university
Broad base knowledge of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management
Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients (Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and Private Equity Firms.)
Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere
Desire to work in a sales role that is KPI and metrics-driven
A desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong relationship management skills with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
What we offer:
15 PTO Days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
Commuter benefits and a corporate discounts
Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
Friday happy hour, “Summer Fridays”, and free snacks and beverages in the office
Year-round corporate athletic league
Casual work environment, team building, and other social events