Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our 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 ten 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. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

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.

This position requires travel throughout 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
Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in sales or customer service required
May require a valid driver’s license
Excellent communication and listening skills
Presentation skills
Ability to influence and persuade others
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
Solid work ethic, self-starter and high energy level

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.15 Hourly, Remote

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.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.

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