Junior Agency Sales Representative; Hybrid

What We Do

This is a development position designed to prepare an individual possessing attributes supporting a sales dynamic to advance into a Sales Representative position. The primary function of this position is to gain industry, product and service knowledge while learning the various skills needed to be promoted to a Sales Representative. The Junior Agency Sales Representative must understand how to use interpersonal skills to build long-term internal and external relationships.

This position will require travel throughout West Virginia.

• Learn and master the sales process and understand the products and services offered.
• Learn sales administration by participating in sales office functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients.
• Conduct market research and develop sales strategies; gather and analyze information to build knowledge base and identify trends for assigned territory/product.
• Observe the sales process by calling on accounts; adhere to established sales steps.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational improvement opportunities; read sales and marketing publications.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales or customer service.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade others.
• Enthusiastic, optimistic, persistent and resilient personality; able to handle rejection.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to negotiate conflict.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Solid work ethic, self‑starter and high energy level.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.