About Rate Companies:
Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose ℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire , Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com.
Pay Range: $50 to 60k + Bonus
What's the Role?
Guaranteed Rate is currently seeking a hard-working, dedicated Business Development Coordinator to join our innovative and passionate team.
Responsibilities:
The primary function of the Business Development Coordinator is to support and manage client engagement activities including some aspects of partner development.
Create new realtor relationships to generate referral mortgage business.
Attend realtor open-houses and meet with realtors in the Chicagoland area. Some travel is required.
Organize and attend events for realtors in the Chicagoland area.
Maintain positive, professional, helpful, friendly relationships with all real estate agents.
Create and email new listings and open house flyers to agents daily.
Enter and maintain client contacts.
Work with Marketing department on lead generation marketing materials and flyers as requested.
Provide general administrative support to team.
Provide Marketing reports as needed.
Promptly return calls from borrowers and real estate agents.
Keep team organized; in general, daily.
Maintain office monthly newsletters & distribute to office.
Maintain calendars.
A strong commitment to customer service to sales associates and borrowers—is a must!!
Qualifications:
1+ years of Mortgage and or Real Estate Experience is preferred.
Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Work, and Excel (required).
Strong organizational skills.
Familiarity and comfort with social media.
Positive outlook and proactive attitude working around a relatively complex and regulated underwriting process.
Mortgage experience is a plus
Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis, until position is filled.
