Sales Assistant

First American

  • Chicago, IL
  • $19.82-26.43 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 ten 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 As a member of the sales team, you will be an integral part of providing our clients will a stellar real estate transaction experience. You’ll work closely with the Sales Representatives and their clients, addressing questions, researching property details, opening orders and keeping deals on track. Internally, you’ll work with colleagues from a variety of disciplines across the National Commercial Services division to support sales efforts.What You'll Do
  • Under direct supervision, provide administrative support for commercial real estate transactions.
  • Open new orders, follow up on status, keep the deals on track to hit specific transaction milestones.
  • Maintain and track changes to client account profiles, research new client opportunities and monitor market trends.
  • Provide marketing assistance, client outreach and attend local industry events, as needed.
What You'll Bring
  • Professional communication skills both verbal and written, a proactive approach to your responsibilities and a keen customer service acumen.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 platform and ability to quickly learn other applications, i.e. Salesforce, ClarityFirst, Concur, property search tools.
  • 1-3 years in business environment, preferably in a commercial real estate or legal setting.
  • College degree preferred.
Pay Range: $19.82- $26.43 HourlyThis 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 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.

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