
Strategic Accounts Executive - Banks & Credit Unions
Job Description
Strategic Accounts Executive - Banks & Credit Unions
Department: Sales
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bloomington, MN
Reporting To: Senior Vice President - Wholesale Sales
Compensation: $50,000 / year
Description
This position offers a base salary of $50,000 plus commission.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and maintain relationships with banks, credit unions, and financial institutions within assigned territory.
- Position Verus as a trusted wholesale lending partner for non-Agency and Jumbo loan solutions.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including retail lending leaders, mortgage departments, loan officers, and secondary marketing contacts.
- Navigate institutional onboarding, approval, and partnership processes as needed.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to establish new institutional referral and wholesale origination relationships.
- Proactively source new business opportunities through networking, market analysis, industry events, and direct outreach.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective institutional partners.
- Drive production growth and market penetration within assigned territory.
- Educate institutional partners on Verus’ products, underwriting philosophy, and dedicated support resources available to assist throughout the loan process
- Promote Verus' operational strengths, responsiveness, and partner support model to build confidence and long-term relationships
- Serve as a primary relationship contact for institutional partners and ensure a high level of responsiveness and service.
- Collaborate closely with underwriting, operations, account management, and internal sales teams to ensure smooth loan execution.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure institutional relationships are supported effectively throughout the lending process
- Ensure strong communication and coordination throughout the relationship lifecycle.
- Stay informed on mortgage industry trends, non-Agency lending developments, and competitive market activity.
- Provide market feedback and partner insights to leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen Verus’ presence within the banking and credit union market segments.
- Represent Verus at industry conferences, trade associations, and networking events.
- Strengthen Verus’ brand awareness and relationships within the institutional lending community.
Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in mortgage banking, wholesale lending, business development, or institutional sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of non-Agency, Jumbo, and wholesale mortgage lending.
- Existing relationships within banks, credit unions, or financial institutions strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of developing new business and growing production volume.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a production-driven sales environment.
- Strong organizational and relationship management abilities.
- Knowledge of mortgage industry regulations and compliance standards.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Relationship Management: Builds and strengthens long-term partnerships with banks, credit unions, and financial institutions across assigned territories
- Business Development & Territory Growth: Identifies new opportunities, develops referral channels, and drives sustainable production growth
- Consultative Sales Expertise: Educates institutional partners on non-Agency and Jumbo lending solutions while aligning products to borrower needs
- Mortgage Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates strong understanding of wholesale lending, non-Agency products, Jumbo programs, and regulatory requirements
- Communication & Influence: Effectively presents solutions, negotiates opportunities, and develops credibility with key decision-makers
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with underwriting, operations, account management, and sales teams to support partner success and loan execution
How This Role Demonstrates Our Values:
- Integrity: Builds trusted relationships through transparency, professionalism, and adherence to regulatory and company standards
- Collaboration: Partners internally and externally to deliver exceptional service and successful lending outcomes
- Excellence: Drives consistent production growth while maintaining a high standard of responsiveness and partner support
- Critical Curiosity: Continuously monitors market trends, identifies emerging opportunities, and develops innovative strategies to expand Verus' presence within the banking and credit union channels
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options
- Generous paid time off: 20 days PTO, company holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, financial, and wellness support
- Professional development: tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities
- Commuter and transit benefits
Successful applicants will exemplify strong ethics, integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.
Maintaining a reliable, uninterrupted high speed internet connection is a requirement of hybrid or remote positions.