Business Development Associate

About the Role

The Business Development Associate is a fully onsite, 5-day-a-week sales position within the sales department. This role serves as the first point of contact for clients, acting as a brand ambassador by introducing the business solutions provided by Universal Processing LLC (uP).

Key Responsibilities

• Gather leads, conduct cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
• Engage in conversations with small-to-medium-sized business owners to introduce products and services.
• Obtain and input business information (e.g., business name, address, marketing strategies, payment method, sales volume, current pricing) 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 payment strategies for long-term success.
• Meet and exceed required sales targets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is required; must be able to read and write in Spanish.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, detail-orientation, 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 negotiation and sales skills.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous sales or customer service experience is preferred, but not required.

Compensation

• Base rate of $27.00/hour during the probationary period.
• Base rate increases to $30.00/hour upon successful completion of the probationary period.

This is a non-exempt position.