Location: Irvine, CA FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time Description:   Blue Bridge Financial is a specialty finance company that has an exciting opportunity for a Direct Origination – Business Development Associate in our rapidly growing Direct Lending Division in Irvine, CA. At Blue Bridge Financial, we offer personalized funding solutions for small businesses nationwide, across a broad array of industries. The role is responsible for identifying leads, maintaining strategic partnerships, and general relationship management intended to drive origination. This position is part of a new, expanding avenue of business with hands-on training and a great opportunity for growth. Duties & Responsibilities: Outbound calling to provided leads, new contacts, and existing customer databases. Mass outreach to end users to build a dealer network; a combination of outbound calling and email campaign. Identifying new lead sources for both end users and dealer partners; identifying industries of interest and ways to penetrate those markets. Utilize Salesforce, our CRM, to track calls and update notes. Achieve monthly and annual sales quotas by successfully implementing sales and marketing strategies and tactics. Generate leads and build relationships by organizing daily work schedule to call on existing and potential customers. Educate customers about our finance products. Screen incoming callers to find out what they are looking for and if they qualify. Ability to build and maintain a customer database through sales, loan extension, and merchant referrals. Maintain in-depth knowledge of finance options and requirements. Schedule and track follow-up calls with leads Qualifications/Skills/ Education/Experience: 1 year sales experience in a call center setting preferred, but not required. Excellent computer skills, CRM sales software experience a plus. Highly motivated and target driven individual. Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills. Lending experience is a plus, but not necessary. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, but not required. Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance This job description is subject to change and may be amended based on management need and business demands