<p>Research Associate – Guidepoint Insights </p>
<p>Location: Gurugram (Delhi NCR) – In-office<br>Shift: US Hours (approx. 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM IST)</p>
<p>Overview</p>
<p>Guidepoint is launching a centralized Centre for Expert Acquisition (CEA) team to build and scale expert coverage across priority sectors, particularly within Private Markets.</p>
<p>This team will operate differently from traditional recruiting. Instead of reacting to individual client requests, the CEA team builds proactive, programmatic pipelines — mapping markets, identifying priority companies and personas, and continuously recruiting high-value experts aligned to Guidepoint’s long-term strategy.</p>
<p>This is a high-execution, outbound role with significant time spent on phone-based outreach and engagement with senior industry professionals.</p>
<p>The role is fully in-office during US hours and is part of a new, high-visibility team being built from the ground up.</p>
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<p>What You’ll Do</p>
<p>As a Research Associate (Strategic Recruiting), you will play a key role in expanding Guidepoint’s expert network in targeted industries and functions.</p>
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<li>Identify and recruit senior industry professionals (executives, operators, customers, investors, subject matter experts) aligned to priority sectors</li>
<li>Execute high-volume outbound outreach daily via phone, LinkedIn, and email</li>
<li>Engage and communicate with senior professionals, clearly articulating Guidepoint’s value proposition</li>
<li>Screen and qualify experts for relevance, depth of experience, and suitability</li>
<li>Build and maintain accurate profiles in Guidepoint’s CRM systems</li>
<li>Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand sector priorities and coverage gaps</li>
<li>Meet and exceed weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs in a performance-driven environment</li>
<li>Continuously refine outreach strategies based on response rates and conversion trends</li>
<li>Support onboarding and early activation of newly recruited experts</li>
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<p>What You Have</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong academic performance</li>
<li>0–2 years of experience in recruitment, B2B sales, inside sales, business development, lead generation, or similar roles</li>
<li>Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach as a core daily activity</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work a fixed US-hours night shift from office (mandatory)</li>
<li>Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about new industries</li>
<li>Ability to work independently while collaborating closely within a team</li>
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<p>Who Thrives in This Role</p>
<ul>
<li>Individuals who enjoy fast-paced, target-driven environments</li>
<li>People comfortable speaking with senior professionals daily</li>
<li>Self-starters who take ownership and operate with high accountability</li>
<li>Candidates motivated by performance, growth, and building something from scratch</li>
</ul>
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<p>What Makes This Role Unique</p>
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<li>Direct exposure to senior executives, investors, and industry leaders globally</li>
<li>Opportunity to help build a new, centralized recruiting engine from the ground up</li>
<li>High visibility within Guidepoint’s global research and operations leadership</li>
<li>Clear, KPI-driven performance structure with measurable impact</li>
<li>Strong career progression into recruiting, strategic sourcing, and research roles</li>
</ul>
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<p>What We Offer</p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive base compensation with performance-linked incentives</li>
<li>Comprehensive medical coverage</li>
<li>Structured training and onboarding</li>
<li>Collaborative, high-energy team environment</li>
<li>Fast-paced, merit-driven growth opportunities</li>
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<p>About Guidepoint</p>
<p>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 turn answers into action.</p>
<p>With a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and over 1,300 employees worldwide, Guidepoint delivers on-demand intelligence to leading organizations across industries.</p>
<p>We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and building a culture where different perspectives drive better outcomes.</p>
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