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Business Development Specialist

Glen Ellyn, IL
Full-time
Posted 2/17/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Customer Service
Event Planning
Microsoft Office Suite
Data Entry
Public Communication

Compensation

Salary Range

$40K - 45K a year

Responsibilities

Coordinate client and partner engagement, administrative support, marketing communications, and data management to support business development efforts.

Requirements

Requires 1+ years sales experience in mortgage/real estate, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft and marketing tools, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Full Description

"Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com." Business Development Coordinator Rate is looking for a dedicated and proactive Business Development Coordinator to join our team. This role is a great fit for someone with a passion for customer service, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Salary: 40k plus bonus Responsibilities: • Client and Partner Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact, building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with clients, real estate agents, and attorneys. Call referral partners, new and existing, to set up appointments and discuss working together. • Administrative & Operational Support: Answer phone calls and text messages, addressing inquiries from clients and real estate agents. Maintain team calendars and assist with general office duties. • Marketing & Communication: Create and distribute daily emails for new listings and open house flyers to agents. Support lead generation efforts by collaborating with the marketing department on materials and flyers. Manage and distribute monthly office newsletters. • Data & System Management: Perform data entry and maintain accurate client contact information. Utilize Encompass for data entry and to support the loan process. Pull and create marketing reports as needed. Qualifications: • Experience: 1+ years of experience in sales within the mortgage and/or real estate industry is preferred. • Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Google Docs, Canva, and Excel is required. Familiarity and comfort with social media platforms. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Plan events for the team, new and existing referral partners. • Social Media: post videos representing the team and supporting our referral partners efforts. • Attributes: A strong commitment to customer service and a proactive, positive attitude. The ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a relatively complex and regulated underwriting process. Guaranteed 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). Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures Applications are being accepted for the next 30 days.

This job posting was last updated on 2/23/2026

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