Business Development/Lead Generator

Posted Jan 24

Full Job Description

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Tricom, Inc. is a top provider of staffing administrative and financial services for employment agencies. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our collaborative team as a Business Development/Lead Generator. In this entry-level role, you’ll have opportunities for growth and the ability to make a great impact on the organization.

Why join us?

  • An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
  • Competitive hourly rate including additional commission pay
  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
  • Family-friendly work hours
  • Promote from within culture

What you’ll do:

  • Using a consultative approach, cold call and prospect new clients to generate interest and set appointments for account managers
  • Effectively utilize social media and other internet resources to attract and identify prospects for contact.
  • Build and manage prospect database, keeping accurate record and notes of contact information and prospect activity.
  • Follow-up with Sales staff on status of calls and sales funnel.

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in a sales position
  • Experience utilizing social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) to prospect new clients and enhance sales
  • Detailed oriented to a document prospect calls in CRM database
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • No travel required

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.