Business Development Associate (Class of 2026)

Guidepoint•New York, NY

2d•$65,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 an entry-level Business Development Associate to further develop our business with major financial institutions and consulting firms 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 institutional investment or consulting industries and make a significant contribution to our business model.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

The annual base salary for this position is $65,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for a yearly bonus of up to $10,000 based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following 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