Business Development Associate

About the Role

Guidepoint is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to expand its business with major corporate institutions, F500 Corporations, and Startups within the region. This hybrid position is based out of the Boston office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a 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.
• Onboard new users effectively.
• Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open and closed projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $65,000 USD.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.