Bilingual Business Development Associate (French)
ISN
About the Role
ISN is a global leader in contractor and supplier management. This role is designed as an entry point into long-term career opportunities within ISN, starting within the Customer Service team. Your language skills can open the door to a career in business development and account management, with a goal of transitioning into a Client Development role focused on B2B sales and account management within 12-24 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting English- and French-speaking customers via phone, chat, and email.
- Handling inbound client inquiries and providing proactive customer support.
- Troubleshooting platform, account, and compliance-related issues.
- Building trust and strong working relationships with clients.
- Learning how businesses use ISN to manage contractors and suppliers.
- Collaborating with internal teams on customer retention and engagement efforts.
- Supporting sales and marketing initiatives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Advanced fluency in English AND French (written and verbal) required.
- Customer-focused and comfortable in a high-call-volume environment.
- Confident communicating with clients by phone and email.
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail applications).
- Diligence for in-depth learning of software programs and new concepts.
- Strong retention skills and patience for difficult troubleshooting scenarios.
- Desire to work in customer service and move into B2B sales within 12-24 months.
- Required to work in office at least 3 days a week.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or equivalent work experience.
Training
- 8-week training program covering soft skills development, customer service excellence, and ISN products and services.
Compensation
- Base pay: $37.50 per hour.
- Opportunity to earn up to $11,000 annual target incentives.
- Total annual potential compensation up to $89,000.
- Eligible for a Multilingual Bonus up to 10% of annual salary for employees consistently using bilingual skills.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid monthly insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- 4% retirement matching.
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage.
- Paid time off:
- 0-1 year – 15 days (pro-rated first year)
- 1-5 years – 20 days
- 5-10 years – 25 days
- 10+ years – 30 days
- 13 paid holidays.
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
- Complimentary parking space or monthly reimbursement for DART public transportation.
- Team-building activities and events.
- Matching charitable gift program.
- Professional development & training opportunities.
- Wellness Program.
- Business casual dress code, jeans allowed.
Onsite Requirements
- Employees must be within a commutable distance to the office.
- Required to be in-person during training and at least 3 days per week on an ongoing basis.