Sales representative

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 eight 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

Empower and enable your drive for selling and providing solutions by leveraging a strong brand, products, and services with the support of leading technology to meet your goals.

Join our Bakersfield, CA Sales Team, where we recognize our true worth is our people. We are looking to add a Sales Representative to our growing team.

We are seeking a competitive, driven individual with a high-performance mindset who can leverage their outside sales skills, including social media, cold calling, networking and virtual / in-person meetings.

What You’ll Do :

Build client relationships, secures orders from new customers, and maintains and expands business with existing client base

Leverage industry data to identify and compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads from various sources

Develop and execute on a call plan for qualified real estate agents, brokers and their staff, lenders, and attorneys

Assess individual client needs and develop and implement a plan to meet those needs

Effectively create and deliver presentations to customer groups, target customers, agents, and others both in person and virtually

Maintain high visibility in his / her marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events

Collaborate with internal marketing teams to develop local marketing content (print, electronic) and social media presence to drive brand awareness to support sales strategy

What You’ll Bring :

Dynamic, high-energy sales professional with at least 2-5 years of successful sales experience, preferably in the title and / or real estate industry

Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales goals

Ability to listen to clients and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and provide solutions

Demonstrated persistence, tenacity, and consistency in pursuing revenue opportunities

Proven accountability for work and results

Familiarity and affinity for sales database systems or software such as Salesforce

Adapts strategy to changing conditions

Demonstrated ability to successfully connect with clients in person and virtually

High School diploma or equivalent required

Must possess valid driver’s license

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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.

Last updated : 2024-06-22