Full-Time

Business Support Associate

iSoftStone

iSoftStone

5,001-10,000 employees

IT services and digital transformation provider

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a certificate or degree program related to information technology, computer science, or a technical support field.
  • Two+ years of practical experience (including internships) in customer service, helpdesk, or technical support roles
  • Two+ years of practical experience (including internships) in responding to service requests, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical assistance.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
  • Ability to understand and translate customer needs into actionable tasks and effective solutions.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems, remote support tools, and basic troubleshooting methods.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Eagerness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
Responsibilities
  • As a Business Support Associate, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting both clients and internal teams. You’ll handle real-world projects, providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and customer service, while progressively building your skills in a collaborative environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in supply chain operations or support roles is preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with web tools and browser developer tools (F12) is preferred but not required.
  • Exposure to front-end web development technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with IT service management or helpdesk software (like ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Zendesk) is preferred but not required.
  • Background supporting supply chain systems, logistics, or order management tools is preferred but not required.

iSoftStone provides IT services and digital transformation for large enterprises. It delivers consulting, software development, cloud, data management, AI, digital experience, testing, and business process outsourcing through long-term contracts and partnerships. It differentiates itself with a global delivery network serving 2,600+ clients, including 90+ Fortune Global 500 firms, plus a software-hardware integration approach with Tongfang Computer. Its goal is to expand internationally and offer end-to-end IT solutions that combine software services with hardware capabilities for major customers.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kirkland, Washington

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2025 revenue grew 28.65% year-on-year to RMB 7.011 billion, demonstrating strong momentum.
  • July 2025 'iSoftStone Digital' brand launch and Kingdee partnership accelerate international expansion.
  • Tier-2 and tier-3 Chinese urbanization drives recurring smart city and digital infrastructure demand.

What critics are saying

  • Tongfang Computer integration failure destroys margins; hardware requires different operational expertise than software.
  • US export controls on Chinese tech vendors block Western client contracts and supply chains.
  • Loss of 2-3 Fortune Global 500 clients reduces revenue 15-25% due to concentration risk.
  • Hardware revenue growth compresses blended margins as Tongfang operates at lower software margins.
  • China-US tech decoupling forces US clients to shift work to domestic or allied vendors.
  • Kingdee partnership dependency creates acquisition or termination risk if strategic priorities shift.
  • Government contract ties expose company to US regulatory scrutiny and client blacklisting.
  • AI commoditization erodes consulting premiums as OpenAI and cloud providers compress fees.
  • Wage inflation in China and India increases labor costs, eroding unit economics.
  • ChiNext delisting or regulatory suspension destroys shareholder value and capital access.

What makes iSoftStone unique

  • Software-hardware integration via Tongfang Computer acquisition differentiates from pure-play IT services competitors.
  • End-to-end smart city expertise across 80 Chinese cities creates recurring infrastructure revenue.
  • Diversified service portfolio spanning cloud, IoT, blockchain, 5G, and semiconductors enables cross-selling.

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Dec 25th, 2024
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