Junior Agency Sales Representative (Hybrid)
About the role
Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing its policy-issuing agents with resources, services, and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
This is a development position designed to prepare an individual possessing attributes supporting a sales dynamic to advance into a Sales Representative position. The primary function of this position is to gain industry, product, and service knowledge while learning the various skills needed to be promoted to a Sales Representative. The Junior Agency Sales Representative must understand how to use interpersonal skills to build long-term internal and external relationships.
- Require travel throughout West Virginia.
What You'll Do
- Learn and master the sales process and understand the products and services offered.
- Learn sales administration by participating in sales office functions.
- Build and maintain relationships with potential clients.
- Conduct market research and develop sales strategies; gather and analyze information to build knowledge base and identify trends for assigned territory/product.
- Observe the sales process by calling on accounts; adhere to established sales steps.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational improvement opportunities; read sales and marketing publications.
- Prepare and deliver product presentations.
What You'll Bring
- A High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in sales or customer service.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and persuade others.
- An enthusiastic, optimistic, persistent, and resilient personality; able to handle rejection.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to negotiate conflict.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- A solid work ethic, self-starter, and high energy level.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $19.12 - $25.49 Hourly
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.