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Leverage Companies

Data-driven real estate private equity

Sales Development Representative

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/27/2026
$40k - $55k/yr+ Variable cash compensation
Junior
Bachelor's
Newark, NJ, USA
HybridIn-office work is valued; a hybrid arrangement may be available with at least 3 days per week in the Newark office.
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year in an SDR, inside sales, phone sales, or customer-facing role; mortgage, financial services, or real estate backgrounds are especially encouraged.
  • Experience with high-volume outbound calling.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator or industry directories.
  • A preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, real estate, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Execute high-volume outbound outreach of 80–100 calls per day, plus email and LinkedIn outreach to mortgage brokers, brokerage shops, wholesale partners, and real estate investors.
  • Research and identify accounts matching the ideal customer profile, prioritizing high-value shops with meaningful DSCR or Non-QM volume.
  • Manage and nurture inbound leads from marketing campaigns and follow up after events.
  • Meet or exceed daily and weekly activity targets for calls, emails, and qualified appointments set.
  • Qualify sales leads by gathering deal and account details to assess fit before handoff.
  • Evaluate account eligibility and qualify new partners before they enter the pipeline as the first line of defense for broker onboarding.
  • Provide pricing feedback to clients and explain programs across DSCR, Bank Statement, Asset Depletion, and other Non-QM products.
  • Set qualified appointments and warm-introduce prospects to the origination team, setting expectations correctly and preserving broker trust.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of activity, contacts, and accounts in Salesforce from first dial through funding.
  • Follow up persistently with warm prospects and reactivate accounts that have gone quiet.
  • Collaborate with origination and marketing teams to refine messaging, improve targeting, and increase conversion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience selling to mortgage brokers, real estate investors, or in private or business-purpose lending.
  • Working knowledge of DSCR or Non-QM loan products.
  • Experience with sales engagement platforms and a record of meeting or exceeding activity and appointment quotas.
  • Prior experience in a fast-growth lending or fintech environment.
  • Salesforce experience is preferred.

About the company

Leverage Companies is a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm in Newark, NJ that handles acquisitions, asset management, and private lending. It uses an in-house data platform to analyze hundreds of data points to create a seller motivation score, helping source real estate opportunities mainly in northern New Jersey. The firm runs Brick City Capital for financing, Leverage Homes for residential investments, Deals & Dollars as a real estate network, and Leverage Cares for financial literacy; its flagship fund is TLC Opportunity Debt Fund I. Its aim is to speed up deal flow and expand debt and equity options by combining data-driven sourcing with hands-on asset management to revitalize Newark and surrounding communities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newark, New Jersey

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 31, 2025 headquarters opening signaled durable scaling and 80-plus employees.
  • August 2026 site claims $60 million AUM and $800 million loan volume.
  • Leverage Media’s 200 million views since 2024 expands cheap customer acquisition and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • Brick City Capital faces loan-loss risk if 2024-2026 originations sour.
  • Heavy Newark concentration ties performance to one market’s occupancy, taxes, and collections.
  • Choi and Panecki control strategy; a founder departure would disrupt underwriting and capital raising.

What makes Leverage Companies unique

  • Proprietary seller-motivation scoring targets distressed Newark properties before competitors.
  • Vertical integration spans acquisitions, lending, asset management, media, and community outreach.
  • Leverage’s Newark headquarters and local network deepen deal flow and brand trust.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options