Sales Assistant

Company: First American Corp.
Location: Visalia
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Company SummaryJoin our team! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the company's continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the sixth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.comJob SummaryThe Sales Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to a sales organization as a liaison between sales, internal cross-functional departments, and the customer.This is a temp to hire position.Essential FunctionsSupports sales representatives and channel partners in administrative areas such as contract facilitation, order processing, sales quotes, sales information management, invoice reconciliation, and product training and financing.Assists in invoice reconciliation.Performs background research on customer accounts, prospects, competitors, and industry trends.Answers questions about the organization's products and/or services. May assist in customer service functions.Tracks transactions and prepares reports regarding information such as market conditions, forecasting, order status, sales results, leads, sales quotas and sales representative attainment.Assists in tradeshow preparation and coordination.Knowledge and Skills/Technology UsedMust possess excellent interpersonal and problem solving skillsProficient/advanced technical capabilities including Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookMust have Salesforce experience and know how to navigate through this CRMExcellent communication skills, both verbally and in writingMath skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskMust be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all timesTypical EducationHigh school diploma; some college preferredTypical Range of Experience1-2 years in Real Estate/Title industry preferredFirst American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.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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