Business Development Specialist (LO Training Program) (Charleston, SC)
About the role
CMG Home Loans offers a paid training program for new graduates living in the Charleston, SC area to become a licensed Loan Officer. As a Business Development Specialist on the Consumer Direct Team, you will handle inbound and outbound sales solicitation to support licensed Loan Officers and Sales Managers, receive sales training, exposure to mortgage operations and underwriter training, work directly with the existing team, and prepare for the SAFE Exam. Successful specialists typically move into licensed Loan Officer positions after 8–12 months, with CMG covering licensing costs. This role operates in an ADA‑compliant office environment using typical office equipment and computer work, may involve partial stationary positions and moving throughout the day, and requires flexibility to work overtime to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to CMG customers to understand their current needs and transfer them to a licensed Loan Officer for follow‑up discussion.
- Make outbound calls to various marketing leads aimed at bringing new customers to CMG and transfer them to the team of licensed Loan Officers.
- Work on a variety of marketing projects and initiatives that promote CMG’s products and services.
Requirements
Must currently reside in the Charleston, SC area.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- No direct reports (no supervisory responsibilities)
Benefits
CMG pays for your licensing fees.
Pay
Competitive hourly rate of $20.00 per hour plus commission, with potential commission up to $2,000 per month based on production.
Schedule
40‑hour work week, onsite in Charleston, SC Monday through Friday, weekends off, 9 AM to 6 PM with a one‑hour lunch; schedule may have small variations as needed. Flexibility to work overtime to meet project deadlines is required.