Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a talented and experienced Mortgage Banking or Real Estate industry professional to join our team in the Chicagoland area. If you are currently a Mortgage Loan Advisor/Consultant who has proven sales skills and is experienced at building relationships in the Real Estate community with Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Owner/Brokers, you may be the person we are looking for!
One of our "Top" Loan Officers is seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Officer to join the team to support future business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and relationship-building skills along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and public speaking experience.
We are committed to providing a rewarding and engaged work experience to develop you as a professional as part of a supportive and collaborative team. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and be part of a very successful team and company, we want to hear from you.
Compensation:
$50,000 yearly plus Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and nurture new referral partners for the sales team to explore new growth opportunities within the Chicagoland Real Estate Community.
- Develop relationships with Builders, Financial Advisors, and community leaders.
- Ensure that agents and partners are informed of new loan programs, incentives, and events, and utilize that information to bring in new leads.
- Work within your specific geography to find new business opportunities.
- Report monthly and quarterly sales and performance goals to ensure they are being met.
- Develop and maintain referral partnerships with realtors and business partners.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in Mortgage Lending or the Real Estate Industry is required.
- Current U.S. Driver’s License and the ability to travel by car.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Proven Experience in B2B sales or within the Mortgage/Real Estate community.
- An ideal candidate is self-motivated, enjoys working with people, and demonstrates proven sales and business development experience.
- Public Speaking and Event Planning experience is preferred.
About Company
Preferred Rate is a Top 10 National Mortgage Lender partnered with American Pacific Mortgage. Our vision is to make the complex mortgage process simple, fun, and friendly so clients are smiling at the closing table. We aspire to enrich the lives of clients by helping them fulfill the dream of homeownership while building meaningful relationships. Managing relationships with care is our number one priority. We do so by responding timely to calls, keeping everyone informed, explaining complex scenarios in understandable terms, and “wowing” everyone we work with. We strive to provide development opportunities and career paths for everyone, and recognize each other’s accomplishments and value!