Sales Representative

FCT; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Financial Corporation’s Direct division is seeking a sales professional in Oregon to develop and retain a high‑quality client base in real estate/title services. You will build relationships, identify opportunities, and drive revenue by connecting with agents, lenders, and attorneys in the region.

Responsibilities include prospecting new clients, presenting solutions, and collaborating with internal teams to craft local marketing content that enhances brand awareness and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of residential Title/Real estate industry experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Builds client relationships, secures new orders, and maintains and expands business with existing client base.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers and develops a call plan for qualified real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys.
• Attends real estate industry functions and participates in community events to raise brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborates with internal marketing teams to develop local content (print/electronic) and social media presence to support sales strategy.

Skills

Listening to customers

Diplomacy & tact

Persistence & tenacity

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Market understanding

Persuasion

Negotiation

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We AreJoin 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 DoIn support of the sales strategy for assigned territory, develop and retain a quality client base through the acquisition of new business and maintenance of existing customers to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume from all markets for the division's products and/or services.How You'll ContributeBuilds client relationships, secures new orders from new customers, and maintains and expands business with existing client base.Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, websites, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, and other sources and develop and execute on a call plan for qualified real estate agents, brokers and their staff, lenders and attorneys.Assesses individual client needs and develops, presents and implements a plan to meet those needs.Is highly visible in his/her marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.Collaborates with internal marketing teams provided for their territory where needed to develop local marketing content (print, electronic) and social media presence to drive brand awareness to support sales strategy.Effectively creates or adapts and delivers presentations to customer groups, target customers, agents and others.Interacts daily with other work groups (such as operations, marketing and escrow branches)Communicates proactively with and responds in a timely manner to clients.What You'll BringRequired Education, Experience, Certification/LicensureHigh School Diploma or equivalent2- 5 years of successful residential Title/Real estate industry experienceProven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goalsRequires a valid driver’s license.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and provide solutions.Applies diplomacy and tact.Demonstrates persistence, tenacity and consistency in pursuing revenue opportunities.Strong interpersonal communication skillsFlexible with the ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions.Understanding of market and competition with the ability to identify external threats and opportunities.Ability to persuade and influence others.Strong negotiation skills.Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.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 OfferBy 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.