Client Service Associate (Class of 2026)

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform that connects investment firms, consultancies, and corporations with subject-matter experts. The Client Service Associate will assess client needs, recruit experts, and manage multiple client requests in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new experts into Guidepoint’s network and engage them for client consultations
• Independently conduct targeted research across LinkedIn, press releases, company websites, case studies, and other public sources to identify relevant subject-matter experts
• Lead cold outreach, phone-based vetting, and screening conversations with experts to evaluate their fit for specific client projects and prepare high-quality profiles for client consideration
• Define sourcing strategies for each client request based on project scope, urgency, and target expert profile
• Manage multiple fast-moving client requests, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of execution

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, with minimum 3.0 GPA or higher required
• Previous relevant internship, volunteer, or extracurricular experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship. Guidepoint does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role
• Are ambitious and thrive in competitive and fast paced environments
• Are motivated to build client facing careers in consulting, advisory, investment research, account management, customer success or sales
• Quickly understand the commercial context behind client requests and identify the most relevant experts
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Are comfortable engaging senior professionals by phone, building rapport quickly, and assessing fit for client needs
• Are resourceful, intellectually curious, and are driven to continuously learn
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, supplemental pet insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 10% of employee contributions, plus company-sponsored and optional life insurance
• Commuter benefits and corporate discounts, including gym memberships, ClassPass, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Unlimited access to self-paced learning through LinkedIn Learning
• In-office perks including free snacks and beverages, Thursday Happy Hours, and Summer Fridays
• Annual company-sponsored athletic leagues and wellness activities
• Charitable giving programs with company-matched contributions to eligible tax-exempt organizations, in accordance with company guidelines, including a dedicated day of service for all employees
• Casual work environment with regular team-building events and social activities

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