Associate, Business Development

Guidepoint Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Dubai Full-time Junior Business Development

At a glance

Entry-level Business Development role at Guidepoint. Dubai · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityJunior

LocationDubai

EmploymentFull-time

PostedFeb 6, 2026 · 7mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Reach new prospects by phone and email, then turn early interest into active client opportunities
Set up meetings between potential clients and senior business development managers as relationships develop
Help senior teammates produce materials that explain Guidepoint’s value clearly to prospective clients
Study industries, sub-sectors, companies, and competitors to sharpen outreach and sales approaches
Pass useful feedback from prospects and clients to leadership so the team can improve its approach

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree, strong academic results, and meaningful extracurricular involvement
At least one year of sales or business development experience in the Middle East
Fluent written and spoken English, plus a working grasp of the complete sales cycle
Confidence with cold calling, senior stakeholders, presentations, relationship management, and CRM tools such as Salesforce
Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with authorization to work in the UAE

Who this fits

You’ll suit a junior business development role built around proactive outreach, cold calls, research, and relationship development. Arabic can strengthen your application, and the work calls for resilience in a fast-moving, collaborative setting. The position is based in Dubai, with Friday work-from-home flexibility, and requires UAE work authorization.

From the employer

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 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.