Sales / Business Development Intern - Summer 2022 (in-person)
Here at Lower, we believe homeownership is the greatest wealth creator in America today. We also know the path to get there can be daunting; but it doesn’t need to be.
As a mission-driven fintech, everything we do revolves around simplifying the homebuying process. Through our growing family of companies and products, our team meets customers where they want to do business at every step of the journey.
We innovate through technology, but our people are what sets us apart.
Lower is seeking a Sales/Business Development Intern to join our 2022 Summer Intern Program. In this role, you will have an opportunity move through 2 rotations in the areas of business development and loan advising during a 10-week internship program (May 31, 2022 – August 5, 2022). Rotational opportunities will allow for a deep dive in business development through engagement and mentorship by Sales Development Representatives and Loan Advisors. You will work on top notch technology systems (Salesforce, Encompass), enhance your negotiation skills, and acquire mortgage industry knowledge with support from our in-house training team. Be part of the tremendous growth at Lower in 2022—onward and upward!
Who you are:
- You are an undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore or Junior majoring in marketing, finance, communications, real estate, business, or related field
- You perform in the classroom with a 3.0+ GPA
- You are energetic, adaptable, and enjoy working on collaborative teams
- You are comfortable with providing superior customer service and enjoy talking to people!
- You are energized by new opportunities and love to share your passion with others
What you’ll do
- You will learn business development and sales strategies from our top producers at Lower
- You will engage with the industry’s top leads that we provide you to generate new and repeat sales
- You will educate customers about features and benefits of products, making recommendations as appropriate to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales.
- You will interview prospective borrowers to analyze financial and credit data to determine a customer’s financing objectives.
- You will have the opportunity to earn your NMLS while receiving the same training as full-time associates
Why you’ll love it:
- Gain exposure to senior leaders, mentors, and receive professional development throughout your internship
- Have fun at work—internship program activities include: Columbus Crew games, team building activities, intern specific outings, and participating in the Corporate Challenge!
- Promote from within culture with opportunities for post-graduation
- You’ll work for a company that’s accumulated over 20K five-star customer reviews across platforms such as Google, Zillow, LendingTree and Facebook in less than three years.
- When we grow, you grow. Lower set the Ohio record for the largest Series A funding in 2021, and we have no plans of slowing down in 2022.
When you join:
- You’ll join a locally and nationally recognized best place to work that values promotion from within.
- On-site perks including lunch discounts the café, as well as free haircuts
- Discount on home mortgage refinances or purchases
Where you’ll work:
- In-person, Lower Headquarters, Just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, OH (8131 Smith’s Mill Rd, New Albany, OH)
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