Client Service Associate, Bilingual Japanese and English

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Company: Guidepoint

Overview:

The Client Service team is the backbone of Guidepoint’s success. The team is responsible for efficiently delivering Guidepoint’s services to our clients around the world. We work to understand each client’s unique business questions and help them gain critical insights to stay informed and make better business decisions. As an Associate on the Client Service team you will focus on making the right connections between our clients and Advisors across numerous industries. Your role will focus on researching industries relevant to client project requests and recruiting elite subject matter experts into our network to ensure the right connection is made. After you master these core skills of recruiting and connecting Advisors with clients, you will gain additional exposure to more complex project and client relationship management as you grow your career here and move into Research Manager and Project Manager roles.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and analyze client research requests and use a range of resources to identify the most relevant subject matter experts across geographies, industries, and topics for each project
• Utilize the phone, LinkedIn, and outreach to recruit new Advisors to join the Guidepoint network by effectively communicating why their expertise is a good match for the specific project you’re working on
• Screen experts for their suitability for specific client projects and create professional profiles for client consideration
• Operate with a teamwork mentality that leads to building and maintaining strong relationships with other Guidepoint employees, offices, and Advisors

What You Have:

• High level of fluency in Japanese and English
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
• Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer:

The annual base salary for this position is $70,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for a yearly bonus of up to $4,000 based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• 15 PTO Days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate discounts
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Friday happy hour, “Summer Fridays”, and free snacks and beverages in the office
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

Interview Process:

• Meet your Guidepoint Recruiter!
• Initial Candidate Screen
• Meet the Guidepoint Teams!
• Hiring Manger Interview
• Mock Assessment (Role Dependent)
• Complete a simulated client request and gain more insight into the role
• Interview Process Outcome

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.