National Sales Director, Lender Relations & Business Development
Construction consulting company (confidential) · Remote (US) · $150,000–$150,000
About this role
A national construction consulting and risk management firm supporting commercial lenders, private equity groups, and institutional capital providers is seeking a National Sales Director to drive strategic growth initiatives across institutional lending markets.
This role focuses on developing and expanding relationships with commercial lenders, financial institutions, and capital providers. The position is responsible for generating new business opportunities, supporting vendor approval processes, and positioning the organization as a trusted partner in construction risk management, due diligence, and advisory services. The ideal candidate brings deep industry relationships, a strong understanding of commercial real estate lending, and experience engaging executive-level stakeholders within banking, credit, and capital markets environments.
Location: Remote within the United States. National travel required.
Compensation and benefits
- $150,000 base plus uncapped commission, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
What the employer needs
Required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, banking, capital markets, construction advisory, or a related field
- Established network within commercial lenders, institutional capital providers, or credit/risk management teams
- Demonstrated success developing and closing enterprise-level or institutional business relationships
- Strong understanding of construction lending practices, draw administration, and risk mitigation processes
- Experience navigating procurement, compliance, or vendor onboarding processes within financial institutions
- Proven ability to develop strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth
- Executive-level communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Preferred
- Experience working with construction consulting, due diligence, or risk advisory services
- Familiarity with commercial real estate development and lending lifecycle processes
- Background supporting private equity, institutional investment, or portfolio management environments
- Experience collaborating with executive leadership on growth strategy and market expansion initiatives
- Prior experience in a remote or national business development role
About the employer
A national construction consulting and risk management firm supporting commercial lenders, private equity groups, and institutional capital providers.
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