VP, Business Development - Valere Commercial

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Company

hirify.global is a large distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees, over 700 branches, and loan servicing across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Valere Commercial is its private real estate lending business focused on flexible financing for real estate investors.

What you will do

• Originate business from real estate investors, mortgage and wholesale brokers, loan officers, builders, fix-and-flip operators, and residential rental property owners.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with retail branches, brokers, loan originators, investors, and referral sources.
• Educate borrowers on business-purpose loan products, understand their goals, and address product and pricing questions.
• Guide clients through online applications from initial consultation and information collection to term sheet generation and application deposit.
• Manage leads in Salesforce and maintain consistent follow-up using CRM task management tools.
• Meet weekly, monthly, and annual goals for calls, deposits, conversion rates, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in commercial or residential mortgage lending, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience in B2B sales focused on client relationship development and retention.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements, including AML, OFAC, and Fair Lending.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, customer service, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
• Bachelor’s degree and NMLS license preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative remote environment with support across departments.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan, company-provided short-term disability, employee assistance program, and wellness program.
• Entrepreneurial culture emphasizing transparency, employee engagement, and professional growth.