Business Development Manager
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CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Summary
The Business Development Manager leads full-cycle recruitment for Loan Officer talent and partners with leadership to execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives. This role is responsible for proactive sourcing, building talent pipelines, and promoting the company's employer brand to support business growth.
Job Description
CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.
A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.
CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.
Position Overview:
The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and hire top Loan Officer talent while partnering closely with branch leadership to execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that support business growth. This role drives proactive sourcing, builds and maintains robust and highly qualified talent pipelines, and promotes CrossCountry Mortgage’s employer brand through targeted outreach. The Business Development Manager delivers a high-quality candidate experience by ensuring a professional, timely, and engaging hiring process.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for Loan Officer roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer presentation, and onboarding coordination.
- Partner with hiring managers and leadership to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals and workforce needs.
- Build and maintain a robust, highly qualified talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and market research.
- Ensure a fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring process aligned with CCM policies and best practices.
- Deliver a professional, timely, and engaging candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and a positive impression throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Promote CrossCountry Mortgage’s employer brand across multiple channels (e.g., social media, job fairs, industry events) to attract top talent.
- Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics to inform continuous improvement and support data-driven hiring decisions.
- Collaborate with leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive recruiting plans to support business growth and production goals.
- Support onboarding and early-stage retention efforts by partnering with leadership to ensure a smooth transition and integration of new hires.
- Maintain knowledge of mortgage industry trends, competitor hiring activity, and compensation benchmarks to remain competitive in talent acquisition efforts.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within mortgage, financial services, or sales-driven environments.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM tools.
- Experience maintaining a professional network, preferred.
- Advanced networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
- Skilled at prioritizing and organization to manage multiple engagements weekly.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC offers MORE than a job, we offer a career. Apply now to begin your path to success! careersatccm.com
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC strives to provide employees with a robust benefit package: https://mycrosscountrybenefits.com
California residents: Please see CrossCountry’s privacy statement for information about how CrossCountry collects and uses personal information about California applicants.
CrossCountry Mortgage supports equal employment opportunity in hiring, development and advancement for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, uniformed service, covered veteran status, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, domestic violence victim status (where applicable), protected hair style or texture, genetic information (testing or characteristics), or any other protected status of an individual or because of the individual’s association with a member of a protected group or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (“Protected Characteristics”). The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation. The Company is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture that welcomes diversity and inclusion.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (NMLS3029) is an FHA Approved Lending Institution and is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. To verify licensing, please visit www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org.
Back in 2003, our founder and CEO, Ron Leonhardt, started CrossCountry Mortgage with one goal: become a nationwide mortgage lender that helps people with clear and fast home loans.
Fast forward to years later and we’ve done just that — and became America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender. Because here, we do much more than lend — we lead.
Community is everything
Our vision is to become the most referred mortgage lender in every community we serve — and make a difference in the neighborhoods where you work and live.
More than a team
With such lofty ambitions, we know the importance of the individuals who call CCM home. When you work with us, you’re joining more than 7,000 doers, innovators and mortgage makers.
We’re dedicated to getting it done
We tirelessly advocate for our clients and communities. By making every mortgage feel like a win, we can help our clients truly feel at home.
Be the difference maker
We’re proud of our philanthropic efforts and partnerships, and you’ll see them at the forefront of our work. Programs like CCM Cares show our dedication to making a difference by directly impacting the people and places in our communities.
Connected by culture, proven by performance
We’re endlessly motivated, not only by our mission, but by the people around us and values we share. From branch-sponsored community events to our annual Sales Rally, we like celebrating wins of all sizes.
NMLS3029
Equal Housing Opportunity
Founded
2003
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Back in 2003, our founder and CEO, Ron Leonhardt, started CrossCountry Mortgage with one goal: become a nationwide mortgage lender that helps people with clear and fast home loans.
Fast forward to years later and we’ve done just that — and became America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender. Because here, we do much more than lend — we lead.
Community is everything
Our vision is to become the most referred mortgage lender in every community we serve — and make a difference in the neighborhoods where you work and live.
More than a team
With such lofty ambitions, we know the importance of the individuals who call CCM home. When you work with us, you’re joining more than 7,000 doers, innovators and mortgage makers.
We’re dedicated to getting it done
We tirelessly advocate for our clients and communities. By making every mortgage feel like a win, we can help our clients truly feel at home.
Be the difference maker
We’re proud of our philanthropic efforts and partnerships, and you’ll see them at the forefront of our work. Programs like CCM Cares show our dedication to making a difference by directly impacting the people and places in our communities.
Connected by culture, proven by performance
We’re endlessly motivated, not only by our mission, but by the people around us and values we share. From branch-sponsored community events to our annual Sales Rally, we like celebrating wins of all sizes.
NMLS3029
Equal Housing Opportunity
Founded
2003
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio