Business Development, Associate Vice President

Guidepoint
Shanghai Shi, China
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in expert network sales and working with major Shanghai-based TMT/Healthcare clients.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with expert network sales experience and a track record in Shanghai's TMT/Healthcare sectors
    — “Expert Network sales experience is needed”
  • Professionals adept at building relationships with high-profile stakeholders
    — “Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients with demonstrated ability in establishing effective relationships with stakeholders”
  • Individuals who thrive in environments requiring independent initiative and teamwork
    — “Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team”

Things to consider

  • Mandated bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is a critical requirement
    — “Proficiency (oral and written) in English & Mandarin”
  • The role necessitates a strong understanding of the sales process from lead generation to relationship management
    — “Broad-based knowledge of the sales process, from lead generation to relationship management”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your success in onboarding new users and managing client relationships
    — “Onboard new users effectively”
  • Emphasize your experience in monitoring client usage and promoting subscriptions
    — “Monitor client usage to proactively promote Guidepoint subscriptions”
  • Showcase your ability to collect client feedback and collaborate with service teams
    — “Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open projects”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • increased client base
  • successful client onboarding
  • positive client feedback
Typical background
salesaccount managementbusiness development

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementSalesAccount ManagementLead GenerationClient OnboardingFeedback CollectionStrategic PlanningMarket Analysis

Preferred

AI In SalesEntrepreneurial Mindset

Stack & domain

SalesClient ServiceCommunicationCollaborationTechnologyHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Guidepoint via Greenhouse

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. As a Business Development, you will have a significant impact on establishing effective client relationships to further develop our business across major clients. 

What You’ll Do:

Develop a working knowledge of industry coverage and the competitive landscape

Partner with management to increase user base at client firms. Monitor client usage to proactively promote Guidepoint subscriptions

Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads within existing clients. Follow up on warm leads

Meet designated growth targets using a strategic and thoughtful process designed to partner with clients and add value to their process

Onboard new users effectively

Work closely with the client service team to collect feedback on open projects as well as advisors we have sent clients for review

What You Have:

2+ years’ experience in BD, Account Management, or other client facing functions, ideally having MNC sales / client service experiences

Strong collaboration and communication ability with both external and internal parties

Expert Network sales experience is needed

Experience working with major Shanghai based players within TMT/Healthcare corporate or institutional clients.

Broad-based knowledge of the sales process, from lead generation to relationship management 

Excellent communicator capable of handling high-profile clients with demonstrated ability in establishing effective relationships with stakeholders 

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team 

A desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 

Ability to think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth 

Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail 

Proficiency (oral and written) in English & Mandarin

What we Offer:

Competitive compensation

Employee medical coverage

Central office location

Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions

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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Source: Guidepoint careers (Greenhouse)

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