Entry Level Sales - Recent Grad
The Entry Level Sales position at Confidential Client offers recent graduates a comprehensive training program to become licensed lending officers specializing in mortgage and HELOC products. The role focuses on developing sales expertise, customer relationship management, and financial knowledge within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Successful candidates will leverage company-provided leads and a supportive leadership team to build a rewarding career in the lending industry.
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, Mortgage & Lending (Financial Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Responsibilities
You will join a high-volume inside sales training program that prepares you to become a licensed lending officer. Typical responsibilities include:
- Dedication to learning a comprehensive training program covering the full loan life cycle (mortgages and HELOCs).
- Participate in training to prepare for the SAFE / NMLS licensing exams.
- Identify and pursue sales opportunities via phone outreach and customer follow-up.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and build long-term client relationships.
- Use loan-processing and CRM software to manage leads and documentation.
- Maintain high ethical standards and compliance with lending regulations.
- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet performance targets and deadlines.
Requirements
Candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of sales experience with a documented track record of meeting or exceeding targets (call center sales experience highly preferred).
- Ability and willingness to prepare for and pass the NMLS exam and meet state/national licensing requirements.
- Comfortable working with sales and loan-processing technologies.
- Excellent phone presentation skills and customer focus.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and openness to coaching.
- Must be able to commute to Irvine, CA full-time.
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation and incentives for the role include:
- Annual pay range (estimate): $70,000 — $120,000 per year (base + commission/bonus once licensed).
- Training pay: $16.90/hour during the ACES training program.
- Monthly per-origination bonuses after licensing; licensed LLO compensation transitions to an hourly minimum plus a performance-based bonus structure tied to fundings.
- Company-provided leads (no personal lead purchases required).
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and other standard benefits.
- Paid training and leader-supported onboarding.
(Compensation shown reflects employer-provided ranges. Exact pay and bonus structure will be shared during the hiring process.)
Why This Role Is a Good Fit
- Formal training pathway to become a Licensed Lending Officer with NMLS support.
- Paid training and structured bonus opportunities that reward production.
- Opportunity to join a large inside-sales organization with career growth and leadership support.
- Best suited for proactive, customer-focused sales professionals comfortable with high-volume phone outreach.
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client operates in Mortgage & Lending (Financial Services) and provides a technology-driven, high-touch lending experience. The organization invests in structured training and licensing support for new hires, offers company-provided leads, and maintains a national footprint with local offices.
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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