About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, financial services — mortgage lending.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales professional (ACES Lending Officer track) in Birmingham, AL. This is an early-career, inside-sales role with paid training designed to prepare you for NMLS licensure and a transition to a Licensed Lending Officer. Ideal for recent grads or sales professionals with 2+ years of proven sales performance who want a clear career path into mortgage lending.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete a structured training program that prepares you for the SAFE / NMLS exams and gives foundational knowledge of mortgages and HELOCs.
• Conduct phone-based sales and client outreach using company-provided leads.
• Move prospects through the loan life cycle with coaching from sales and training leadership.
• Identify sales opportunities and follow up to meet monthly targets.
• Use CRM and loan-processing software to document conversations and next steps.
• Deliver excellent customer service during the loan process and escalate issues when needed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and comply with licensing and regulatory requirements.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience with a documented record of meeting or exceeding targets — call center sales strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a tech-enabled sales environment (CRM, phone systems, loan software).
• Ability to study for, and pass, the NMLS exam and meet state/national mortgage licensing requirements.
• Reliable commute to Birmingham, AL (onsite) and consistent attendance.
• Strong phone presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to accept coaching and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Training pay: $15.00 per hour during the ACES training program.
• Post-training: transition to Licensed Lending Officer pay structure — hourly minimum plus a competitive per-origination/funding bonus plan.
• Additional compensation information: estimated total compensation figures have been reported for similar roles (example estimate shown on source: ~$83,497/year) — actual earnings depend on licensing status and production.
• Benefits: medical/dental/vision options, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and more.

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Why Candidates Join This Program

• Clear pathway from entry-level sales to licensed lending officer with strong training and leadership support.
• Company-provided leads — focus on selling rather than sourcing your own prospects.
• Paid training and structured coaching to pass licensing exams.
• Opportunity to build a career in mortgage lending with commission upside.

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a national consumer lending organization in the mortgage lending space. They operate a tech-enabled consumer-direct sales model and provide training and local support to help new loan officers launch successful lending careers.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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