Business Development Associate - Bilingual in Chinese

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

Job summary

Universal Processing LLC (uP) is seeking a Business Development Associate fluent in Chinese, to represent the company and introduce business solutions. This fully onsite position requires a proactive approach to gather leads and engage with small- to medium-sized businesses, meeting sales targets.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in sales or customer service. Compensation starts at $23.50/hour, increasing to $26.00/hour after the probationary period.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin required.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads, conduct cold calls, and schedule appointments.
• Engage with small- to medium-sized business owners.
• Input lead information into databases.
• Follow up with potential clients.
• Meet and exceed required sales targets.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

This role is intended for Chinese fluent speakers. The Business Development Associate role is a fully onsite position, 5 days a week. You will be the first point of contact to our clients, representing the company and introducing our business solutions.

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; input 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 is 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.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position, with a 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.

About the Company

Since 2003, Universal Processing has dedicated itself to growing the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses by putting people before profits. The company serves 22,000 clients nationwide and focuses on customer service, care, support, and reasonable pricing. In February 2024, Universal Processing rebranded to Let’s Go uP.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Let’s Go uP is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Learn More

To learn more, please visit us at: https://letsgoup.com