Area Sales Representative - Cleveland, OH

FirstCash, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is hiring an Area Sales Representative through its American First Finance (AFF) business. The role focuses on expanding market presence by cultivating merchant partnerships across the United States, with daily visits to 8–10 stores and a target of 10+ new partners each month.

Uncapped earning potential rewards top performers. Join a leading international operator of pawn stores offering technology-driven payment solutions.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of proven success in B2B outside sales.
• Excellent organizational skills and integrity.
• Strong face-to-face selling with negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-starter able to independently build and manage a sales pipeline.
• Collaborates with Marketing, Training, and Sales Ops to drive business.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance for territory travel.
• Experience in retail consumer finance, merchant services, or SaaS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow merchant relationships by maintaining high customer satisfaction through engagement.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline within the assigned territory.
• Conduct in-person visits to 8–10 stores daily and secure 10+ new merchant partners monthly.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and be accountable for results.
• Leverage AFF's CRM tools to track leads and optimize sales strategies.

Skills

B2B outside sales

Face-to-face selling

Negotiation and closing

Self-starter / pipeline building

Territory management

CRM usage

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Area Sales Representative

Are you a motivated, results-driven sales professional eager to build strong relationships and accelerate growth? American First Finance is seeking a dynamic Territory Sales Representative to expand our market presence and cultivate valuable partnerships with merchants.

Description

Area Sales Representative

Are you a motivated, results-driven sales professional eager to build strong relationships and accelerate growth? American First Finance is seeking a dynamic Territory Sales Representative to expand our market presence and cultivate valuable partnerships with merchants.

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and fuel success. With uncapped earning potential, top performers enjoy unlimited income opportunities and a clear path to maximizing their success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow merchant relationshipsby ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent engagement.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipelineof quality prospects within the assigned territory.
• Conduct in-person visits to 8-10 stores daily, securing10+ new merchant partners each month.
• Meet or exceed sales targets, taking full accountability for performance and results.
• Leverage AFF's CRM tools to track interactions, manage leads, and optimize sales strategies.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• 1+ year of proven success in B2B outside sales, consistently achieving measurable sales goals.
• Highly motivated and performance-driven, with a strong desire to exceed expectations.
• Exceptional organizational skillswith a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong face-to-face selling experiencewith excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-starter mindset, with the ability to independently build and managea sales pipeline.
• Ability to collaboratewith internal teams, including Marketing, Training, and Sales Operations, to drive business success.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance requiredfor regular travel within the assigned territory.
• Extensive experience in retail consumer finance, merchant services, or SaaS preferred.

About FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is the leading international operator of pawn stores and a premier provider of technology-driven point-of-sale payment solutions, both dedicated to serving cash- and credit-constrained consumers.

With over 3,000 pawn stores across 29 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Latin America - including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador, FirstCash offers a diverse selection of pre-owned jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, musical instruments, and more. In addition, our stores provide small, non-recourse pawn loans secured by pledged personal property, offering accessible financial solutions to the communities we serve.

Through our wholly owned subsidiary, American First Finance (AFF), FirstCash also delivers lease-to-own and retail finance payment solutions for consumer goods and services. With a nationwide network of over 13,000 retail merchant partners, we help customers access flexible financing options tailored to their needs.

With a workforce of approximately 20,000 employees across the U.S. and Latin America, FirstCash is committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusion. As a recognized industry leader, the company is a proud component of both the S&P MidCap 400 Index® and the Russell 2000 Index®, reflecting our strength and stability in the market.

Join FirstCash and be part of a company that values integrity, customer service, and growth.

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FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, FirstCash will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process; to perform the essential functions of the job; and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone] Ext. 1.

Please note, should you be offered and accept a position with us, the company requires all employees to agree to a binding arbitration agreement to resolve disputes.