Business Development Intern (Class of 2028)

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. 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 a Sales Development Representative/Business Development Intern to further develop our business with corporations, 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 financial services, consulting, or other industries and make a significant contribution to our business model. 

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office starting June 7, 2027. The application deadline for this role is November 1, 2026.

What You'll Do:

• Help create and develop a robust pipeline of qualified prospects
• Research target industries, sub-sectors and companies in order to understand their information/ research needs and pain-points
• Map companies in order to identify target groups and job functions
• Prospect targets via email and telephone and schedule meetings
• Generate engaging content for meetings with prospects and effectively articulate our value proposition
• Develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the competitive landscape
• Provide client/ prospect feedback to sales and management

What You Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree, graduating in 2028
• Mature communicator capable of handling high-profile clients
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a part of a team
• Ability to think creatively and prioritize business development opportunities
• Ability to utilize superior analytical and critical thinking skills

What We Have:

• Competitive compensation
• Free snacks and beverages
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment

About Guidepoint: 

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. 

Compensation$25—$25 USD