Bilingual Business Development Associate

Universal Processing • Chicago, IL

1d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Associate is a fully onsite sales role, working five days a week. As part of the sales department, this position serves as a first point of contact for clients and represents the company by introducing its business solutions. The role focuses on developing new business with small-to-medium-sized businesses, managing potential client opportunities, and meeting sales targets.

Universal Processing is a minority-owned fintech company that provides payment processing services and support to small and medium-sized businesses. The company emphasizes customer service, client-language support, and reasonable pricing. The position includes one month of paid on-the-job training. It is non-exempt and pays a base rate of $23.50 per hour during the probationary period, increasing to $26.00 per hour after successful completion of that period. Generous bonuses are also mentioned.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Native or fluent proficiency in a second language is required, including the ability to read and write in both languages.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to speak well and confidently connect with potential clients over the phone.
• Aptitude for learning and drive to develop negotiation and sales skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous sales or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads, make cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
• Engage small-to-medium-sized business owners in conversations by introducing products and services.
• Collect business information, including business name, address, current marketing strategies, payment method, sales volume, and current pricing, and enter lead information into databases.
• Gather credit card processing statements for pricing analysis and to understand businesses’ financial situations.
• Follow up with potential clients to further develop business opportunities.
• Manage the business pipeline and develop a payment strategy for long-term success.
• Meet and exceed required sales targets.

Benefits

• One month of paid on-the-job training.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Generous bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED