Summary
The Business Development Representative is responsible for identifying and maintaining business relationships to generate mortgage lending opportunities, delivering community outreach programs, and participating in business development activities. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of industry experience, knowledge of real estate and/or mortgage banking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Requirements
- 2+ years of industry experience, ideally with a focus on business development
- Knowledge of real estate and/or mortgage banking and products is a plus
- Familiarity with CRM, applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and social media tools
- Self-motivated and very organized
- Excellent communication skills and experience delivering presentations to small-large audiences, in-person and virtually
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional teams
- Ability to build rapport and engagement with stakeholders at all levels of an organization
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and maintain a quality network of business relationships for new mortgage lending opportunities
- Develop and deliver community outreach activities and act as a business development/referral source in target market areas
- Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, assess new groups needing assistance purchasing or financing a home
- Regularly participate in business-related development opportunities and community efforts to promote homeownership
- Respond to customer inquiries and referrals generated from your contacts and other channels
- Keep in touch with previously interested borrowers and support them in becoming loanable
