Sales Representative

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First American’s Direct division seeks a results‑driven sales professional to generate and qualify leads, convert inquiries into sales, and nurture customer relationships. The role emphasizes outbound calling, presenting features and terms, and coordinating customer training to support real estate transactions.

The position offers a base salary with monthly commissions, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to grow within a people‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets documents; writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively; presents to groups of customers or employees.
• Calculates figures such as discounts, interest, and percentages; applies basic math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Compiles lists of prospective customers from ad inquiries, trade shows, direct mail responses, age leads, directories, and other sources.
• Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to qualify leads and sell products and services; handles inbound sales lead calls.
• Overcomes objections; quotes prices and terms; prepares sales orders for orders obtained.
• Coordinates customer training; builds and maintains customer relationships; prepares reports of business transactions.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data into the company database.
• Works with outside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Reading/Writing

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Essential Functions:

• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from ad inquiries, trade shows, direct mail responses, card deck leads, aged leads, bingos, dealer resellers, business directories, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
• Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services.
• Handles inbound sales lead calls to convert calls into sales.
• Overcomes technical and business objections of prospective customers.
• Emphasizes salable features, quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales orders for orders obtained.
• Coordinates customer training.
• Builds and maintains customer relationships.
• Prepares reports of business transactions.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
• Works with outside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.

Knowledge And Skills/Technology Used

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Monthly commissions in addition to the annual base salary pay range: $55,000 - $75,000.

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 is inclusive for all employees – not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.