Business Development Associate

Universal Processing • New York, NY

1d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Associate is a fully onsite sales position, five days a week, and serves as a first point of contact for clients and a brand ambassador for Universal Processing. The role introduces the company’s business solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and develops new business opportunities.

The position is non-exempt and pays $27.00 per hour during the probationary period, increasing to $30.00 per hour upon successful completion of probation. The company provides one month of paid on-the-job training. Universal Processing is a minority-owned fintech company focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses and their communities.

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 required.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to speak well and confidently connect with potential clients by phone.
• Aptitude for learning and motivation to develop negotiation and sales skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads, make cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
• Engage small-to-medium-sized business owners in conversations and introduce products and services.
• Obtain 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