Business Development Manager

**Business Development Manager** **Company:** Vera Mortgage Brokers **Location:** Florida (Hybrid / Remote possible) **Compensation:** Base \+ Performance Bonus / Commissions **About Vera Mortgage Brokers** Vera Mortgage Brokers is a fast\-growing mortgage brokerage focused on residential, investment, and development financing across Florida and select U.S. markets. We work closely with real estate investors, developers, and high\-net\-worth clients, offering tailored lending solutions through an extensive network of wholesale lenders. As part of the broader **Vera Group** ecosystem, we collaborate with real estate brokerage, property management, development, and investment platforms—creating a powerful, vertically integrated pipeline. **Role Overview** The **Business Development Manager (BDM)** is responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships, referral relationships, and new business origination. This role is ideal for a relationship\-driven professional who understands real estate, mortgage products, and investor financing—and enjoys building long\-term value, not just closing one\-off deals. **Key Responsibilities** * Build and manage relationships with: * Real estate agents \& brokerages * Real estate investors and developers * Builders, attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors * Actively source and qualify new mortgage opportunities (residential \& investment) * Promote Vera Mortgage’s lending programs: * Conventional, DSCR, Non\-QM, FHA, VA, Jumbo, construction \& bridge loans * Coordinate closely with loan officers and processing teams to ensure smooth closings * Represent Vera Mortgage Brokers at networking events, conferences, and industry meetups * Maintain and grow a personal pipeline while contributing to firm\-wide growth * Track activity, referrals, and pipeline performance in CRM * Provide market feedback and help shape new lending and partnership strategies **Qualifications** * 2\+ years in mortgage, real estate, lending, or financial services business development * Strong existing network in real estate or investor communities (preferred) * Solid understanding of mortgage products and lending workflows * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship\-building skills * Self\-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with strong follow\-through * CRM experience and comfort managing pipelines * Florida market knowledge is a strong plus **What We Offer** * Competitive base salary \+ aggressive performance\-based compensation * Ability to work across high\-value deals and investor clients * Direct access to leadership and decision\-makers * Cross\-referrals from Vera Realty, Vera Fund, and other Vera Group companies * Flexible structure with strong upside for performers * Clear path to senior BD or leadership role as the platform scales **Why Vera Mortgage Brokers** We are not a call\-center mortgage shop. We build **long\-term relationships, institutional processes, and real business value**—with the flexibility of a boutique firm and the ambition of a national platform. Job Type: Full\-time Work Location: In person