Inside Sales - Junior Mortgage Banker

Description:

The Federal Savings Bank is hiring an entry level inside sales professional to develop as a Junior Mortgage Banker for our Oak Brook, IL sales team. We seek enthusiastic individuals ready to elevate their sales career. This position is full-time and 100% remote with paid, on-the-job training, annual salary, and a monthly bonus!


For more information please contact:

SARAH HELTON, VP of Business Development

Phone: 847-977-1858

Email: shelton@thefederalsavingsbank.com

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilizing a dialer to make outbound phone calls to warm leads
  • Support a top producing Senior Vice President with lead generation and follow up
  • Learn and apply critical sales techniques through hands-on sales coaching from the BEST training team in the mortgage industry!
  • Managing leads in our CRM
  • Provide fantastic customer service to bankers, clients, and referral sources
  • Consistently exceed borrower expectations. Always giving "Wow" service!
  • Follow the training plan and advance to a mortgage banker role
Requirements:
  • High school degree or GED required, 2-4 year college degree preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in sales, call-center environment, retail, hospitality, and food & beverage industries a plus
  • Must be very comfortable working on a computer while being on the phone
  • Friendly, outgoing personality accompanied by a naturally high sales acumen
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Great work ethic
  • Movers and shakers preferred. The more you hustle the more you make!
  • A positive attitude, desire to "win"
  • Must be dependable and require minimal supervision after training
  • Self-Motivated with a natural capacity for leadership roles
  • Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment
  • US veterans and recent college graduates strongly encouraged to apply

Employee Benefits:

  • Base salary plus bonus incentives
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available; includes company paid life insurance and competitive FSAs
  • Company sponsored Employee Assistance programs for financial planning, emotional support, legal guidance, and work-life solutions
  • 401k with partial company match
  • Employee appreciation events and employee recognition
  • Fast-paced sales environment
  • Ongoing mentorship from senior team members and banker trainings
  • A true team culture working towards one common goal of helping homebuyers finance their dream homes!

The Federal Savings Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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