Business Development Associate - Corporate

Guidepoint’s Business Development teams are passionate about expanding our reach with both new and existing clients. The Tokyo team is looking for a Business Development Associate to further develop our business with major Corporations within the region. The Associate will be responsible for assisting in building a pipeline of prospects across various industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who wants to learn more about the Corporate sector and make a significant contribution to our business model.

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, the competitor landscape, and the institutional investment industry investment process and investment strategies

Requirements

High level of fluency in Japanese and English; Bachelor's degree from a tertiary institution; 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; Desire to work in a sales/lead generation role that is KPI and metrics-driven; A desire to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Benefits

Hybrid work environment; Competitive compensation; Entrepreneurial, driven, and ambitious team environment; Generous paid annual leave; Central office location