Business Development Associate, ConsultingJob Locations US-NY-New YorkPosted Date 3 months ago(1/25/2018 9:26 AM)ID 2018-1320# of Openings 1Category Business Development Overview Guidepoints Business Development teams are passionate about expanding our reach with both new and existing clients. We support all of Guidepoints 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 Associate with a consultancy background. 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 about the numerous industries and make a significant contribution to our business model. What You'll Do Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and competitive landscape.Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and warm lead follow up.Partner with senior sales to set up meetings with new prospects.Meet designated prospect and meeting targets by cold calling and lead generation efforts.Assist in the development of marketing materials and client presentations. What You Have 1-3 years of sales, business development, banking, business consulting and/or account management experience.Bachelors 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 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. What We Have: Competitive compensationFree snacks and beveragesExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents401(k) match, life insurance, commuter benefits, corporate gym rates, paid time-off and parental leave plansFriday happy hour and Summer FridaysYear-round corporate athletic leagueCasual work environment About Guidepoint: Guidepoint, a leading expert network firm, connects clients with vetted subject matter expertsAdvisorsfrom their global professional network. Guidepoint clients leverage the insights and perspectives shared by Advisors to stay informed and make better business decisions. Its slate of services, including phone consultations, surveys, events and proprietary data insights products, help professionals gain comprehensive understanding of a topic before making strategic or investment decisions. Guidepoint's multinational client list includes 9 of the top 10 consulting firms and some of the largest hedge funds, private equity firms and Fortune-ranked public companies. For more information, visit www.guidepoint.com.