The Launch Sales Development Program is a comprehensive initiative tailored to equip college graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a licensed Loan Advisor within the mortgage industry. This program provides participants with opportunities for professional growth, including soft skills training, sales training, networking opportunities with exposure to industry leaders, and the acquisition of essential certifications, such as the S.A.F.E. Act Federal and State-specific licensing exams.
Essential job duties and responsibilities include: successfully passing the S.A.F.E. exam and actively participating in company-sponsored events; participating in soft skills training sessions, sales training, networking events, and ongoing constructive feedback aimed at enhancing performance as a sales professional; developing and demonstrating proficiency in rapport-building, sales techniques, and software tools relevant to the mortgage industry; efficiently prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines and meet program expectations; thriving in a dynamic, metric-focused environment, consistently overcoming obstacles with resilience; delivering exceptional customer service, fostering strong connections with a wide range of stakeholders; taking accountability of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), driving performance excellence and actively collaborating and contributing to achieve program sales objectives; demonstrating proficiency in key sales techniques, including negotiation, to effectively navigate client interactions and secure favorable outcomes; maintaining consistent attendance and punctuality in adherence to company policies; gradually transitioning into a career path within Freedom Mortgage by fulfilling program requirements and demonstrating competency in assigned tasks; complying with all company policies and procedures; and maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
Other job duties and responsibilities include performing other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities for this position are as an individual contributor.
Qualifications to perform this job successfully include strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; demonstrated motivation, resilience, and self-initiative; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines; proven problem-solving abilities and consultative sales skills; proficiency in time management and organizational skills; independent, results-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence; a genuine interest in pursuing a career in sales within the mortgage industry; and eligibility to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Education and/or experience required includes a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Additional information includes this is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be within a commutable distance to the assigned location. Please note that we are only able to consider U.S. citizens or individuals with legal authorization to work in the United States for this role. Foreign nationals requiring sponsorship are not eligible.
Candidates must pass the NMLS S.A.F.E. exam during this program.
Problems and issues faced are general, and require interpretation and some analysis of FFOC's policies and procedures to understand and resolve.
The work environment is typically an interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.