Business Development/Lead Generator at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Tricom, Inc. is a top provider of staffing administrative and financial services for privately held staffing companies.  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:

The Lead Generator will be responsible for identifying new leads through various lead generating methods such as internet research and social media research.  Lead Generator also responsible for following up on existing leads in database.  Lead Generator will turn over qualified leads to Sales Associate, Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Director of Sales.

• Reach out to prospects via telephone, email and social media to find and qualify new leads




• Sourcing/identifying new opportunities through outbound cold calls, emails and follow up calls using internet and social media research to find and qualify new leads




• Direct qualified opportunities to Sales Associate, Account Executive or Director of Sales




• Maintain and update accurate log of activity in CRM

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in a lead generator or sales position




• Experience utilizing social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) to prospect new clients and enhance sales




• Detail oriented to document prospect calls in CRM database




• Strong written and verbal communication skills




• No travel required

Benefits:

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

Compensation:

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $42,000-$48,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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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.