Associate, Client Service (Class of 2027)

Guidepoint
Manchester, United Kingdom
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level professionals in client service or sales who enjoy fast-paced, metrics-driven work and thrive in a collaborative, hybrid environment in Manchester.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong interest in sales and lead generation, paired with a background in diverse industries or disciplines.
    — “gain exposure to a wide range of industries and disciplines”
  • Individuals who are naturally curious and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly adapt to different client needs.
    — “Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn”
  • People who are comfortable building relationships with professionals at all levels and enjoy networking.
    — “outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to starting in July, August, or September 2027.
    — “Start Dates: July 2027 August 2027 September 2027”
  • The hybrid work arrangement implies regular in-office presence in Manchester.
    — “This is a hybrid position based in Manchester.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience in finding and engaging professionals for collaborative projects.
    — “Utilise LinkedIn, press releases, case studies, and the internet to identify the best experts”
  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    — “Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment”
  • Showcase your communication skills through examples of client-facing or professional networking experiences.
    — “Excellent written and verbal communication skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • identify and recruit new experts
  • develop strategies for client projects
Typical background
Bachelor’s degreeprevious internship/volunteering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesLead GenerationProject Management

Preferred

KPI And Metrics-drivenTeam Building

Stack & domain

SalesLead GenerationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication

About the role

Original posting from Guidepoint via Greenhouse

Overview: 

The Client Service team connects Guidepoint’s clients with subject-matter experts to better inform their business decisions. They take the time to understand each client’s specific research needs and deliver the experts closest to the topic, often within hours. 

Play a vital role in Guidepoint’s success.

As an Associate on the Client Service team, you will understand your client’s unique business questions and identify the experts who can best provide the answers. You will find and recruit new experts into our network of over 1,250,000 Guidepoint Advisors, determining which ones are best suited to speak with the client. For many of our employees, the Associate role provides a unique opportunity to put core business skills into practice, as well as gain exposure to a wide range of industries and disciplines.

This is a hybrid position based in Manchester.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Interview Process:

Meet your Guidepoint Recruiter!

Initial Candidate Screen  

Meet the Guidepoint Teams!

Hiring Manager Interview  

Mock Assessment (Role dependent)

Complete a simulated client request and gain more insight into the role

Mock Interview

Discuss your assessment with the Guidepoint teams

Interview Process Outcome

Who We Are: 

Team-oriented and collaborative

Hard-working professionals who strive for excellence

Built-in mentorship to help you drive and improve your project management and customer service skills, to deliver excellent results for clients

Hands-on leadership to help you develop your career and provide opportunities for upward mobility within Guidepoint

Guidepoint is passionate about your career growth: Check out our Client Service Career Trajectory.

What You Will Own:

Operate in a sales role, identifying the best experts to join our network to provide consultation for client projects 

Work with Project Managers to develop strategies for satisfying each client project request

Utilise LinkedIn, press releases, case studies, and the internet to identify the best experts for our clients to get their strategic or investment questions answered

Identify the best leads and invite them to join our network to participate in consultations with our clients

Screen experts to determine their suitability for each specific client project and develop professional profiles to present to your clients

Experience You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree 

Previous internship/volunteering/extracurriculars

The right to work in the UK

Skills You Will Bring:

Desire to work in a sales/lead generation role that is KPI and metrics-driven 

Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels

Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits

Excellent medical coverage through BUPA

Excellent professional development opportunities

Supportive culture that celebrates and rewards success

Monthly Happy Hour, Social Events, Summer Fridays

Year-round company sponsored sports and team building events

Informal work environment

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer days

Start Dates:

July 2027

August 2027

September 2027

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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Source: Guidepoint careers (Greenhouse)

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