Business Development Managaer, Institutional Sales
@ Guidepoint

London, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Posted 16 days ago

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Overview

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.

As a Business Development Manager for Institutional Sales, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by building and nurturing relationships with institutional clients — including private equity firms, hedge funds, venture capital firms, investment banks, and other financial institutions. You will be responsible for the full 360° sales cycle from identifying and qualifying prospects to closing deals and ensuring client success, supported by a Business Development Associate.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and execute business development strategies to exceed revenue targets.
  • Own the entire sales cycle focusing on institutional clients.
  • Proactively identify, pursue, and acquire new institutional clients.
  • Build trust-based relationships with key decision-makers at financial institutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and take on ad hoc projects.

What You Have

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of 360° B2B sales experience.
  • Proven track record meeting or exceeding sales quotas independently.
  • Highly organized approach to territory management and client outreach.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging high-profile clients.
  • Resilience and tenacity in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Growth Progression Plan
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Snacks, Beverages, and Excellent Medical Coverage (BUPA)
  • Pension, Paid Annual Leave, Friday Happy Hour, and Team-building Events

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform that empowers clients to make more informed decisions. With over 1.7 million experts and 1,500+ employees worldwide, Guidepoint delivers on-demand intelligence and research, ensuring a diverse and insightful experience for its community.

Key skills/competency

  • Business Development
  • Institutional Sales
  • Relationship Management
  • 360° Sales Cycle
  • Prospecting
  • Client Acquisition
  • Active Selling
  • Territory Management
  • Communication
  • Analytical

How to Get Hired at Guidepoint

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Guidepoint's culture: Study mission, values, and recent achievements.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight B2B and sales successes.
  • Practice active selling: Prepare examples of prospecting tactics.
  • Prepare for interviews: Understand client relationship building strategies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CRM software features.
Study sales analytics tools.
Practice pipeline management techniques.
Familiarize with prospecting technologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you exceeded sales targets.
How do you build client trust?
Explain managing multiple client relationships.
How do you respond to rejection?

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