Business Development Lead Generator

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non‑bank businesses. With over 200 branch locations across Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin, as well as commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids and other key cities, Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while maintaining the relationship‑focused, personalized service of its community‑banking roots.

Why join us? We offer a competitive hourly rate that includes additional commission pay, a comprehensive benefits package, family‑friendly work hours and a promote‑from‑within culture. Our culture has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for eight consecutive years and the Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail for six years.

• Drive new client revenue through innovative lead generation, strategic outreach and a consultative sales approach.
• Identify and engage prospective clients, uncover business needs, and coordinate internal resources to guide advanced conversations and close new business.
• Develop a robust sales funnel using creative strategy and targeted prospecting efforts.
• Cold‑call and prospect new clients to generate interest and set appointments for account managers.
• Effectively utilize social media and other internet resources to attract and identify prospects.
• Build and manage a prospect database, keeping accurate records and notes of contact information and prospect activity.
• Follow‑up with Sales staff on the status of calls and the sales funnel.

• 1–2 years of experience in a sales position.
• Experience utilizing social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) to prospect new clients and enhance sales.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation skills in a CRM database.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• No travel required.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 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

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $42,000–$55,000, 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.

Wintrust Financial Corporation, including its 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.