Business Development Manager
Rate, Northfield, IL, United States
Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com.
Pay Range: up to 60-70k plus bonus
Must be in Office 5 days a week
About the Role
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to drive and grow relationships with real estate partners while helping execute the day-to-day marketing and client engagement that fuels our business.
This is not just a networking role. It’s a blend of relationship management
and
execution. The right person is just as comfortable building trust with top agents as they are organizing and delivering on multiple partner initiatives at once.
You’ll work closely with our team to bring ideas to life—open houses, broker opens, client events, campaigns—and ensure every touchpoint reflects the level of service and professionalism our brand is known for.
What You’ll Do
Relationship Management & Growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate agents and strategic partners
Be a consistent, reliable point of contact—someone partners trust and want to work with
Identify opportunities to add value to partners’ businesses and help them grow
Execution & Organization
Plan and execute partner marketing initiatives from start to finish
(open houses, broker opens, events, client appreciation, mailers, etc.)
Manage multiple partners and timelines simultaneously with strong follow-through
Coordinate logistics, materials, and communication to ensure everything runs smoothly
Keep internal team aligned on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Brand Presence
Represent the brand in the market with professionalism and confidence
Support and attend agent-facing events, activations, and community touchpoints
Contribute ideas to continuously improve how we show up and differentiate
Marketing Support
Assist in executing partner-specific marketing plans and campaigns
Support social media efforts (content coordination, basic posting, idea generation is a plus)
Help ensure consistency and quality across all outward-facing materials
What We’re Looking For
Outgoing, personable, and genuinely enjoys building relationships
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Able to manage multiple priorities without things slipping through the cracks
Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Strong communicator—clear, professional, and responsive
Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Social media familiarity is a plus
Real estate or mortgage industry experience is helpful, but not required
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or a similar role
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professional presence and ability to represent the brand externally
Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for events and meetings
Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).
Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Pay Range: up to 60-70k plus bonus
Must be in Office 5 days a week
About the Role
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to drive and grow relationships with real estate partners while helping execute the day-to-day marketing and client engagement that fuels our business.
This is not just a networking role. It’s a blend of relationship management
and
execution. The right person is just as comfortable building trust with top agents as they are organizing and delivering on multiple partner initiatives at once.
You’ll work closely with our team to bring ideas to life—open houses, broker opens, client events, campaigns—and ensure every touchpoint reflects the level of service and professionalism our brand is known for.
What You’ll Do
Relationship Management & Growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate agents and strategic partners
Be a consistent, reliable point of contact—someone partners trust and want to work with
Identify opportunities to add value to partners’ businesses and help them grow
Execution & Organization
Plan and execute partner marketing initiatives from start to finish
(open houses, broker opens, events, client appreciation, mailers, etc.)
Manage multiple partners and timelines simultaneously with strong follow-through
Coordinate logistics, materials, and communication to ensure everything runs smoothly
Keep internal team aligned on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Brand Presence
Represent the brand in the market with professionalism and confidence
Support and attend agent-facing events, activations, and community touchpoints
Contribute ideas to continuously improve how we show up and differentiate
Marketing Support
Assist in executing partner-specific marketing plans and campaigns
Support social media efforts (content coordination, basic posting, idea generation is a plus)
Help ensure consistency and quality across all outward-facing materials
What We’re Looking For
Outgoing, personable, and genuinely enjoys building relationships
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Able to manage multiple priorities without things slipping through the cracks
Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Strong communicator—clear, professional, and responsive
Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Social media familiarity is a plus
Real estate or mortgage industry experience is helpful, but not required
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or a similar role
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professional presence and ability to represent the brand externally
Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for events and meetings
Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).
Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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