Guidepoint is hiring for the position of Research Associate – Centre for Expert Acquisition (CEA) at its Gurugram, Haryana office. This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of experience in recruitment, B2B sales, inside sales, business development, lead generation, or related roles.
The selected candidates will be responsible for identifying, engaging, screening, and recruiting senior industry professionals to expand Guidepoint’s global expert network. The role involves high-volume outbound communication through phone calls, LinkedIn, and email.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Guidepoint |
| Job Role | Research Associate – CEA |
| Job Location | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Experience | 0–2 Years |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree or Higher |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Work Mode | Fully In-Office |
| Shift | US Hours |
| Working Hours | Approximately 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM IST |
| Department | Centre for Expert Acquisition (CEA) |
Position: Research Associate – CEA
Guidepoint is establishing a centralized Centre for Expert Acquisition team to build and expand expert coverage across priority sectors, particularly Private Markets.
The Research Associate will focus on proactively identifying and recruiting executives, industry operators, customers, investors, and subject matter experts aligned with the company’s research priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and recruit senior industry professionals, executives, investors, and subject matter experts.
- Conduct high-volume outbound outreach through phone calls, LinkedIn, and email.
- Communicate Guidepoint’s value proposition to senior industry professionals.
- Screen and qualify experts based on their industry knowledge, experience, and relevance.
- Create and maintain accurate expert profiles in Guidepoint’s CRM systems.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand sector priorities and expert coverage requirements.
- Achieve weekly and monthly recruitment KPIs.
- Analyze outreach response rates and conversion trends to improve recruitment strategies.
- Support the onboarding and early activation of newly recruited experts.
Eligibility Criteria / Educational Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Guidepoint Research Associate position should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Strong academic performance.
- 0–2 years of experience in recruitment, B2B sales, inside sales, business development, lead generation, or similar roles.
- Willingness to work a fixed night shift aligned with US business hours.
- Ability to work full-time from the Gurugram office.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Confidence in cold calling and outbound communication.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Target-oriented approach with the ability to achieve performance KPIs.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior professionals.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about different industries.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Shift and Work Requirements
- Shift Timing: Approximately 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM IST.
- Work Arrangement: Fully in-office.
- Candidates must be comfortable working fixed US business hours.
- The position involves regular phone-based outreach and performance-driven recruitment activities.
What Guidepoint Offers
- Competitive base compensation with performance-linked incentives.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Structured training and onboarding.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Career growth opportunities in recruiting, strategic sourcing, and research roles.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct exposure to senior executives, investors, and industry leaders globally.
- Opportunity to help establish a centralized expert recruitment team.
- Exposure to global research and operations leadership.
- KPI-driven performance structure.
- Career progression opportunities in recruitment, strategic sourcing, and research.
About Guidepoint
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for leading research teams worldwide. With a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, the company provides access to industry expertise, primary research, consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools.