Bilingual Hybrid Development Representative - Mandarin

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.

The Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) role is the foundational entry point into our high-performing sales organization, designed specifically to develop the next generation of Account Executives. This is not a static job - it is a dedicated, supportive launchpad and structured path for your professional sales career. We invest in HDRs with the clear expectation that high performers will advance through our specialized sales program,


Toast Sales Academy


, and become future full-cycle Account Executives.

The Journey of a High Performer:


HDR ? All Bound Sales Development role ? Account Executive (AE)

The Timeline of a High Performer:


12-18 months, training to become an Account Executive

What you'll do (Responsibilities):

As a Bilingual Hybrid Development Representative (HDR), you serve as the critical first step in our sales pipeline, responsible for building and qualifying the opportunities that drive our growth. You will execute high-volume outreach to a mix of prospective businesses with the strategic goal of determining mutual fit for our all-in-one digital platform, ensuring Account Executives receive high-quality engagements ready for closing.

• 
  Complete at least 100 high-quality outreach activities daily (warm/cold calls, emails, and social touch points).
  
  



• 
  Host qualification calls to develop an understanding of the prospects needs and determine how they can benefit from leveraging our all-in-one digital platform.
  
  



• 
  Schedule meetings for qualified prospects, ensuring a seamless handoff to the appropriate Account Executive.
  
  



• 
  Learn and execute on various inbound and outbound outreach methods to prepare for specialization into an All-Bound Sales Development Role with the ultimate goal of developing into an Account Executive.
  
  

What you'll need to thrive (Requirements):

• 
  
  
  Bilingual Fluency:
  
  
  Must be fluent in Mandarin and English - able to read, write, and speak.
  
  



• 
  
  
  Career Ambition:
  
  
  Must be driven by a long-term goal of becoming a full-cycle Account Executive (AE) and working in a commissioned closing role.
  
  



• 
  
  
  Proven Drive and Refusal to Fail
  
  
  : Possesses the self-discipline and sustained effort necessary to achieve ambitious daily activity goals and recover quickly from rejection.
  
  



• 
  
  
  Growth Mindset:
  
  
  Actively seeks and immediately applies feedback, while proactively self-assessing performance to identify and vocalize specific areas for growth and development.
  
  



• 
  
  
  High Self-Accountability
  
  
  : Driven by measurable results and takes full ownership of daily performance metrics and pipeline contribution.
  
  



• 
  
  
  High Customer Empathy and Resilience:
  
  
  Demonstrated ability to handle rejection and objections with professionalism while driving positive outcomes for prospective customers.
  
  



• 
  
  
  Aptitude for Critical Thinking
  
  
  : Naturally curious, resourceful, and thrives on quickly processing new information to solve complex problems and qualify prospective customers.
  
  



• 
  
  
  Exceptional Communication Skills
  
  
  : Clear, professional, and persuasive communicator across high-volume calls and written outreach (email/social).
  
  



• 
  
  
  Strong Organizational Skills
  
  
  : Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively to balance 100+ daily outreach activities.
  
  

What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves):

• 
  Previous Sales or Sales Internship experience
  
  



• 
  Experience participating in Collegiate Sales Competitions
  
  



• 
  Direct experience working in the hospitality or retail industries
  
  

Note




: Toast will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role.

AI at Toast

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; its a core part of our culture.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at


.

The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our


Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy


.

Zone A

$75,000$120,000 USD

Zone B

$65,000$104,000 USD

Zone C

$59,000$94,000 USD

How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process

Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. We ask that you complete interviews and assessments on your own, without real-time AI tools, recording, or transcription bots, unless we tell you otherwise in advance. To learn more:

Our Approach to Hybrid Working

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region:

People Are the Secret Ingredient in Our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredientwhen they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry brings together people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value that same breadth at Toast. We strive to build a culture grounded in authenticity, respect, and humility, where every Toaster has a real opportunity to grow, contribute, and do their best workraising the bar in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and each other.

Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact


View email address on click.appcast.io


.

------

For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Toast