Junior Business Development Associate

Description

RCN Capital is seeking a Jr Business Development Associate to help drive growth by identifying new engagement and partnership opportunities within the real estate lending industry. This role involves proactive prospecting, attending industry events and cultivating relationships with existing and potential broker partners. By providing training and support to new and existing partners, the Jr Business Development Associate will play a key role in increasing RCN Capital's origination pipeline and strengthening broker relationships.

We promote from within and there are opportunities for rapid advancement for strong performers.

Responsibilities :

Industry Engagement & Partner Outreach

• Represent RCN Capital at a minimum of one industry trade show / event per quarter to prospect for new broker partners, reconnect with existing partners to strengthen relationships and educate wholesale audiences on RCN Capital's products and how they align with their business needs

Broker / Partner Training

Plan and deliver customized training sessions at brokerages and partner offices across the U.S., targeting high-potential regions to drive consistent loan origination and long-term business growth.

Broker Development & Conversion Optimization

Analyze broker performance and engagement trends to identify coaching opportunities that enhance partner effectiveness and increase conversion rates across the sales funnel.

Content Creation & Resource Development

Develop educational materials including, but not limited to articles, videos, white papers, and presentations that expand RCN Capital's resource library and support broker partners in understanding and promoting our offerings.

Process Mapping and Continuous Process Improvement

Establish and maintain internal workflows that increase efficiency, enhance team performance and align with departmental and organizational goals. Continuously evaluate and refine these processes to ensure we are responding to evolving business needs.

Requirements :

Ability to develop a thorough understanding of RCN Capital and RCN's products and ability to think critically about the application of that knowledge

Willingness to travel on a regular basis (monthly), locally and nationally, additional travel if desired

Strong negotiating skills

Adapts well to change and performs successfully in a fast paced environment

Ability to work independently, follow-through on projects and meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel

Willingness to learn and ask questions

1-2 years of experience in a professional business development position, or role managing / maintaining partnerships

1-2 years of experience in the real estate lending, mortgage or banking industry preferred

Prior use of a CRM (Salesforce) preferred

Prior content marketing experience preferred

Prior copy writing experience preferred

Education :

Bachelors degree in Business Management, Finance, Communications, Real Estate, or Marketing required

Schedule :

Full time

Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM

Hybrid schedule

We Offer :

Competitive benefits including employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, among other programs

401K with employer match

Free food and beverage program

Free onsite gym and laundry

Many other perks!

Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

Days

Division

RCN Capital

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Req Number

BUS-25-00014

Location

Hartford County, CT - RCN Capital

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.