Sales Associate

Our client is seeking a Sales Associate in New York, NY. Join a rapidly growing team connecting top financial institutions, consultancies, and global corporations with industry experts. Gain exposure across industries, take immediate responsibility, and advance your career in a collaborative environment with paid training and generous benefits.

Key Responsibilities:
In the capacity of Sales Associate, you will serve as an essential conduit between clients’ strategic imperatives and actionable insights provided by industry experts. Your responsibilities will encompass the simultaneous management of multiple projects—each necessitating careful orchestration of expert identification, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination. Adaptability will be indispensable; at one juncture, you may be supporting a consulting firm evaluating emerging market trends through dialogue with senior executives, while at another, you could be assisting an investment fund in comprehending sector-specific developments under pressing timelines. Success in this role is predicated upon your ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones, maintain composure under pressure, and consistently deliver superior results. By exercising initiative throughout each phase—from initial outreach through final delivery—you will ensure that clients receive bespoke insights tailored to their most consequential decisions. This position affords considerable autonomy within a collaborative framework, enabling you to cultivate valuable skills whilst making a tangible contribution to both client success and organizational advancement.

• Assume comprehensive responsibility for multiple client projects by overseeing all aspects from sourcing industry experts to coordinating logistics and ensuring timely delivery of insights.
• Engage directly with subject matter experts and stakeholders across various industries and time zones to facilitate substantive discussions that inform strategic decision-making.
• Deliver results within stringent deadlines by adeptly managing several concurrent client workstreams while upholding exemplary quality standards.
• Rapidly assimilate complex business challenges presented by clients and identify the most pertinent industry expertise required to address those needs effectively.
• Communicate with clarity and professionalism with both clients and experts to guarantee seamless project execution and satisfaction for all parties involved.
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying solutions to obstacles encountered during project lifecycles, thereby ensuring continuous progress towards client objectives.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of project activities, communications, and outcomes using internal systems to support transparency and accountability within the team.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to share knowledge, best practices, and resources that enhance overall service delivery.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions whilst representing the organization's values in every client engagement.

Key Requirements:
To excel as a Sales Associate within this organization, you will bring substantiated experience navigating demanding professional settings where meticulous attention to detail and responsiveness are essential. Your academic credentials underscore your commitment to excellence in learning, while your early career experiences have equipped you with practical competencies in client interaction, project coordination, or related disciplines. You possess refined interpersonal abilities that foster trust-based relationships with colleagues as well as external partners. Your intellectual curiosity compels you to quickly grasp complex business matters so that you may connect clients with precisely the requisite expertise. Adaptability is among your foremost attributes—you remain composed when priorities shift unexpectedly or when confronted with challenging timelines. Above all else, your sense of responsibility ensures that every assignment receives your unwavering attention until its successful completion. By integrating these qualities with your enthusiasm for collaborative problem-solving and ongoing improvement, you will make an immediate positive contribution within this high-performing team.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; a GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred as it reflects academic dedication.
• Demonstrated 6–18 months of relevant professional or internship experience; prior involvement in client-facing roles is highly regarded for this appointment.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills that enable you to establish rapport with both clients and industry experts from diverse backgrounds.
• Acute business acumen allows you to swiftly comprehend intricate problems and propose effective solutions tailored to each unique context.
• Proficiency in environments governed by strict deadlines, where assuming responsibility for outcomes is paramount.
• Resourcefulness is evidenced by proactively addressing challenges as they arise throughout project lifecycles.
• A high degree of accountability is demonstrated by fulfilling commitments made to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
• Authorization to work in the United States; STEM OPT holders are welcomed as part of our inclusive hiring philosophy.
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is essential for effective communication within our global network.

What sets this company apart:

• This organization distinguishes itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing primary research platforms - a reflection of its unwavering commitment to excellence in connecting clients with critical industry insights.

What's next:
If interested in this position, please contact Michael Engrassia at +1 512 610 6273 or Michael.Engrassia@robertwalters.com