Business Development Associate - Bilingual in Spanish

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Generous PTO

401k

Uncapped commission

Job summary

A financial technology company in Houston is looking for a Business Development Associate. This onsite role involves engaging small to medium-sized businesses, conducting cold calls, and managing business pipelines. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and possess strong communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation including base pay and uncapped commission as well as generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads and conduct cold calls to develop new business.
• Follow up with potential clients to engage business opportunities.
• Manage the business pipeline and develop payment strategies.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Sales skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Business Development Associate - Bilingual in Spanish

Join the Universal Processing team as a Business Development Associate – a fully onsite role that serves as the first point of contact for our clients and introduces our payment processing solutions to small‑to‑medium‑size businesses.

Compensation

Base rate $23.50/hour during the probationary period; $26/hour upon successful completion of the probationary period. Earn uncapped commission and generous bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Gather leads, conduct cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
• Engage conversations with small‑to‑medium‑size 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. Universal Processing is an E‑Verify employer.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required.
• 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.

Why Universal Processing?

Universal Processing is a minority‑owned FinTech company that empowers small and medium‑size businesses. You will receive one month of paid on‑the‑job training, medical, vision, and dental coverage, generous PTO, 401k, uncapped commission, and generous bonuses.

About Universal Processing

Since 2003, Universal Processing has dedicated itself to growing the unique needs of small and medium‑size businesses by putting people before profits. Within 10 years of business, the Company emerged as one of the fastest‑growing payments processing companies in the U.S. Universal Processing changed its branding to Let’s Go uP in February 2024 to commemorate its legacy and evolution. Universal Processing is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.

Location and Availability

Position is fully onsite, 5 days a week, located in Houston, TX. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Universal Processing LLC by 2×.