Business Development Specialist

Leap Settlement Services is a trusted title agency specializing in residential and commercial property closings and title insurance, with a commitment to providing expert services throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for seeking and developing new business relationships within the real estate and lending industries by building connections with clients including realtors, lenders, attorneys, and other stakeholders to generate new and consistent title insurance and closing services business. In this role, you will work to understand clients' needs - and highlight the company's strengths and core values to meet those needs when they are aligned. The ideal candidate should have a willingness to be trained in title to facilitate closings occasionally and support the team as needed.

This position offers a base salary of $50,000 , plus commissions, and includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

• Identify and proactively reach out to potential new sources of business (including placing cold calls or making unscheduled office visits), attend networking events, and connect with targeted individuals or offices to establish relationships.
• Regularly engage with existing business relationships to maintain strong communication and offer any needed support from the Director of Operations and others on the team.
• Organize and present effective marketing materials and product information, showcasing the benefits of and value in partnering with the company.
• Conduct sales and/or educational presentations to clients.
• With leadership collaboration, develop and implement internal processes and targeted marketing strategies to generate interest in the company and connect with new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to ensure client satisfaction and suggest solutions.
• Promote and maintain company social media platforms and create engaging content.
• Facilitate closings occasionally to support the team.

Education, Experience, and Skills required:

• Possess a proven track record in sales, particularly within a startup environment.
• Must have or be willing to obtain PA Notary within 6 weeks of hire.
• Strong ability to align sales and business development strategies with company values, mission and goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust, rapport, and effectively present information.
• Possess some Title Insurance or Real Estate background/knowledge (modest additional training will be provided if needed).
• Highly professional and polished, with a strong focus on appearance, communication, and demeanor, demonstrating superior attention to detail, confidence, authenticity, competence, and integrity.
• Experience implementing processes to track and measure business development initiatives.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving results.

You will thrive in this position if you:

• Are innovative . You find creative solutions to generate new opportunities or approaches that align with the company's values and clientele.
• Are relationship-focused . You are energized by building and nurturing strong, lasting business connections.
• Are trustworthy . You recognize the importance of trust in title work and build confidence with clients and partners.
• Are knowledge-driven . You demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding the intricacies of the title and real estate industries, and apply that knowledge to drive business growth.