Associate, Business Development

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Guidepoint’s Dubai based Associate, Business Development offers a hands on chance to build a cross sector pipeline, conduct targeted outreach, and partner with senior BD managers to craft compelling materials that communicate Guidepoint’s value. You’ll develop market knowledge, research target industries, monitor the competitive landscape, and gather client feedback to sharpen outreach. To stand out, emphasize 1-2 years BD or sales experience in the Middle East, a proven ability to cold call and engage at all levels, fluency in English (Arabic a plus), CRM experience (Salesforce), and comfort with Microsoft Office. All applicants must have the right to work in the UAE and show a collaborative, proactive mindset.

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 in our Dubai office is seeking an Associate to join and support with building a strong pipeline of prospects across multiple sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on Guidepoint’s growth while gaining exposure to a dynamic, global business model.

 What You'll Do:

• Conduct targeted outreach via calls and emails to activate new clients
• Build and nurture relationships between prospective clients and senior BD managers, scheduling meetings to advance opportunities
• Partner with senior BD team members to create compelling content and materials that clearly communicate Guidepoint’s value proposition
• Develop deep company and market knowledge to effectively articulate Guidepoint’s value to clients
• Research target industries, sub-sectors, and companies to identify their challenges and information needs
• Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape to inform sales strategies
• Share actionable client and prospect feedback with leadership to refine outreach

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record and extracurricular achievement
• 1-2 years of experience in Sales or Business Development in the Middle East
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Arabic proficiency is a plus
• Solid understanding of the full sales cycle, from lead generation to client relationship management
• Resilient, comfortable making cold calls and engaging stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, capable of engaging high-profile clients
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and demonstrates initiative
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Previous experience using CRM & Sales tools (e.g., Salesforce)
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What We Offer:

• Offices within the heart of Dubai at the DIFC
• A progression plan for career growth
• Private medical insurance (including dental)
• Fun team events, activities, and office-wide outings
• Stocked pantry and breakfast offerings
• WFH flexibility on Fridays
• Easy access to metro and public transport
• Nurturing, close-knit office environment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UAE

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. 

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. 

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience. 

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