Job Description

Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Rate Companies has more than 7,000 employees in over 850 branches across the U.S., serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Rate Companies has helped more than 1 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, with a total loan volume of more than $116 billion in 2021 alone. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose℠ technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide’s 2021 list of Top Retail Mortgage Lenders; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for six consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

About the job:

The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized, and creative individual who welcomes the challenges of acquiring and developing new business through sales efforts.

Compensation: $45-50k Base Salary and Bonus

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with VPs in order to grow their business through prospecting, farming, and follow up activities.
  • Manage pipeline of VPs’ referral partners ranging from real estate agents to financial advisors - all organized in our CRM.
  • Schedule 1 on 1 business meetings through outbound sales calls and emails - this role is phone based.
  • Plan monthly networking events in collaboration with our Events/Marketing team.
  • Update VP’s social media and build their online reviews.
  • Create marketing pieces for VP’s referral partners.
  • Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Stay organized and manage your time effectively in order to complete your daily tasks - sales is a numbers game and you’re here to win.

Qualifications:

  • Strong work ethic and tenacity.
  • You have an appetite for learning! You’re keen on turning training and feedback into action and continuous self-improvement.
  • You are committed to a high standard of integrity and being a team-player is important to you.
  • You're an excellent listener, assertive, persistent, and persuasive - show us your GRIT!
  • You are adaptable and can think on your feet.

Must Haves:

  • 4-Year College Degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - no fear of the phone
  • General computer and email proficiency- we use Microsoft Office Suite
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time
  • Must possess current US work authorization

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.

Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures



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Details

Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Chicago IL
Date Posted
6/10/2025