Guidepoint
The Experts at Finding Expertise
Market Research • Phone Consultations • Surveys • Group Meetings and Events • Custom Research Reports
1001 - 5000
Business Development Associate
September 12
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Guidepoint
The Experts at Finding Expertise
Market Research • Phone Consultations • Surveys • Group Meetings and Events • Custom Research Reports
1001 - 5000
Description
• Guidepoint’s Business Development teams are passionate about expanding our reach with both new and existing clients. • The Associate will be responsible for assisting in building a pipeline of prospects across a variety of industries. • Conduct outbound prospecting to qualify new business leads and help source new business opportunities. • Partner with senior sales team members schedule meetings with new prospects, set up meetings with existing strategic accounts, 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, the competitor landscape, and the institutional investment industry investment process and investment strategies.
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.
Benefits
• 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
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