Business Development Coordinator

Overview

Position: Business Development Coordinator

Pay: Up to $23/hr d.o.e. plus competitive bonus and benefits

Location: On-site Skokie, IL & Work Schedule Monday - Friday with after standard hours & weekend work may be required as needed

Position Summary:


New American Funding is seeking a motivated and personable Business Development Coordinator to partner directly with a high-producing mortgage professional on the North Shore. This full-time on-site position is designed for a relationship-driven, organized, and tech-forward individual who is ready to play a pivotal role in scaling a high-growth mortgage business.

If you are outgoing, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want you on our team. Mortgage experience is not required - we train for talent.

Responsibilities

What You Will Be Doing:

Relationship Nurturing Build and deepen connections with an established network of elite local real estate agents on the North Shore. Proactively source and develop new referral relationships to expand the business pipeline.

Workflow Management Handle incoming referrals, maintain an organized pipeline, and ensure a seamless, white-glove client experience from first contact through closing.

Digital Branding Manage and grow our social media presence across key platforms to keep the brand top-of-mind with referral partners and prospective clients.

Tech Optimization Leverage AI tools, automation software, and CRM systems to streamline daily communications and improve overall workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Possesses These 5 Core Qualities:

1. Social Media Savvy You understand how to use social platforms strategically to drive brand awareness and engagement.
2. Proactive and Ultra-Organized You anticipate needs before they arise and build systems that keep operations running smoothly.
3. AI and Tech Literate You regularly use or experiment with tools such as ChatGPT, automation platforms, or other productivity applications to optimize your work.
4. Thrives in Controlled Chaos You maintain composure and adaptability when priorities shift quickly.
5. Fearlessly Outgoing You are comfortable with outreach, follow-up, and relationship-building at a high volume. You view "no" as a stepping stone to "yes."

Work Authorization : Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Other Duties : This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

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