Business Development Associate - Bilingual in Chinese

Universal Processing LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,373 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One month on-the-job paid training

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Generous PTO

401k

Bonuses

Community support opportunities

Job summary

Universal Processing LLC in Chicago is looking for a Business Development Associate to serve as the first point of contact for clients. This fully onsite role involves gathering leads, conducting cold calls, and managing the business pipeline while meeting sales targets.

The ideal candidate must be bilingual in English and Mandarin-Chinese, possess strong communication skills, and have a high school diploma. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.
• Ability to read and write in both English and Mandarin-Chinese.
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads and conduct cold calls.
• Engage with small-to-medium-sized business owners.
• Input lead information into databases.
• Gather financial statements for analysis.
• Follow up with potential clients to expand opportunities.
• Manage the business pipeline effectively.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin-Chinese

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Analytical abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

This role is intended for Chinese fluent speakers.

Compensation

• Base rate of $23.50/hour during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the base rate will increase to $26.00/hour.

Role Summary

The Business Development Associate role is a fully onsite position, 5 days a week. This position serves as the first point of contact to our clients, as part of our sales department. You will be the brand ambassador to our company by introducing the business solutions we provide to the clients.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. We are an E-Verify employer!
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin‑Chinese required; must be able to read and write in both.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, detail‑oriented, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to be well‑spoken and confidently connect with potential clients on the phone.
• Aptitude for learning and a drive to develop your negotiation and sales skills.

Benefits

• One month on‑the‑job paid training.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Generous PTO.
• 401k.
• Earn generous bonuses.
• Work at a minority‑owned fintech company that empowers small to medium‑sized businesses.
• Opportunities to serve and support local community growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Let’s Go uP, we are an equal employment opportunity employer.