VP of Sales & Production (Producing Manager) - Orange County, CA

Our client, an established Orange County–based private credit lender, is conducting a confidential search for a VP of Sales & Production. This hands-on senior leadership role reports directly to the Founder and CEO. It is designed for a proven producer who will continue to originate while building, leading, and holding accountable a wholesale origination team. The organization knows that a great salesperson doesn't always make a great sales manager. They are looking for someone who has proven both: a strong personal book of business and a track record of developing others into successful producers. What you'll own: - Bring meaningful personal production and continue growing your own book of business - Build out the wholesale origination team by recruiting, hiring, and developing originators - Lead, coach, and hold originators accountable to production and quality goals - Grow mortgage broker and referral partner relationships across Southern California - Partner with Operations and Underwriting to deliver well-structured loans that protect investor capital - Work directly with the CEO and senior leadership on sales strategy and growth