Business Development Associate - Bilingual in Spanish
About The Position
The Business Development Associate is a fully onsite sales role, five days a week, and serves as a first point of contact for clients. The associate acts as a brand ambassador by introducing the company’s business solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. The role includes one month of paid on-the-job training. Compensation is non-exempt, with a base rate of $27.00 per hour during the probationary period, increasing to $30.00 per hour after successful completion of the probationary period. Generous bonuses are also offered. Universal Processing is a minority-owned fintech company that supports small and medium-sized businesses. It has served clients since 2003 and currently serves 22,000 clients nationwide. Its consultants and support team speak the languages of their clients, with a focus on customer service, care, support, and reasonable pricing.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required, including the ability to read and write in Spanish.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently 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.
- Previous sales or customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Gather leads, make cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
- Engage small- and medium-sized business owners by introducing the company’s products and services.
- Collect business information, including the business name, address, marketing strategies, payment method, sales volume, and current pricing, and enter lead information into databases.
- Collect credit card processing statements for pricing analysis and to understand businesses’ financial situations.
- Follow up with potential clients to 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, vision, and dental coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Generous bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
