Business Developer

This position is responsible for expanding the organization�s market position by identifying, prospecting, developing and implementing viable partnerships in one or more specific areas of focus within the organization.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing or other business related field required
• Minimum 4 years mortgage specific experience
• Minimum 3 years proven and progressive marketing or sales experience or equivalent, including awareness of industry trends, competitive pressures, changing business and operational needs and external influences required
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage by influence, remotely and across a large geographic territory all phases of residential mortgage origination, including multiple site locations
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent inter-personal, conflict management skills and the ability to handle delicate situations with diplomacy and tact;
• Excellent strategic thinking, business acumen, and accountability
• Ability to establish strategic technical direction, translate concepts into actionable, implementation plans and identify technologies that improve productivity
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills and strong detail orientation
• Demonstrated judgment, and decision making ability with the ability to negotiate and influence decision making
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Displays excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

• Monitors market share and pricing within a specified area of focus on a regular basis
• Establishes marketing strategies to ensure business will meet or exceed Company’s objectives
• Ensures all components to completing and managing the business relationship are performed in accordance with all governmental, regulatory and company procedures and guidelines
• Prepares and presents business plans to Executive Committee for partnership approval
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• May represent the Company at various industry meetings and conferences, participating in professional organizations, as well as civic and community events
• Meets regularly with Executive Leadership to discuss strategic business plans, production goals, customer service initiatives and budget review
• Works with Executive Management personnel to develop and administer a prospecting plan that will accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company
• May review various reports for profitability, budget adherence, cost control, etc and follows up with relevant parties as appropriate to strategize on action plans
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• May work with field locations as appropriate on any knowledge transfer or training opportunities to ensure actions continue to drive towards meeting company objectives
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks
• Other duties as assigned or required