Now Hiring - Foundation Title & Escrow Series, LLC - Legal Business Development Associate in Lexington, KY

Full description of the position

JOB SUMMARY

The Business Development Associate works to increase the name recognition, perceived value, and volume of purchase and mortgage closings for Foundation Title & Escrow Series, LLC in assigned territory. In addition, he or she will support the organization's goals to: (1) increase our capture rate in the existing office locations, (2) open additional office locations (3) expand our existing business and (4) expand our operations to other states.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish new accounts/clientele for Foundation Title and Escrow Series, LLC

Develop relationships to help grow Foundation Title and Escrow Series, LLC's current client base

Assist in maintaining existing accounts as directed by management

Submit prospecting/sales report to management on a weekly basis

Exhibit excellent customer service by timely and professionally responding to client and potential client requests

Cross-train and work to develop strong title and escrow knowledge

Oversee and manage title and escrow files to ensure team members are meeting critical closing deadlines.

Provide processing support (preparing CDs, ALTA Settlement Statements, Picky Docs, etc.) as needed.

Conduct closings in a professional manner and appearance

Provide post-closing support to escrow officers (scan/warehouse loan packages, distribute and courier realtor, seller and other closing-related funds/documents, etc.)

Attend business appropriate networking events (e.g., local Association of Realtor events.)

Coordinate/Conduct Realtor Lunch and Learns, and other educational and marketing events

Attend and present Industry-related materials/information at Realtor Weekly Sales and other meetings.

Coordinate with President of Operations (Tennessee) on Special Events/Activities/Social Media Campaigns, etc.

Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years experience and/or training

EDUCATION

High school diploma required, secondary degree preferred

Equivalent combination or education and experience

SKILLS

Adaptable: displays the capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements

Attentive to details

Business fundamentals: recognizes the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers, and complies with intellectual property laws

Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions

Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients

Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work

Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges

Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness, and respect

Willing to learn and grow in title and escrow knowledge.

Planning and organizing: plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplishes assigned tasks

Problem solver: demonstrates the ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions

Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work

Reading: understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; can apply what is learned from written material to work situations

Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds

Team player: demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others

Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills in Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers

Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette

Verbal communication: maintains open lines of communication with others

Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written form

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including physical requirements)

This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,301.63 - $54,556.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Suite 200 Lexington, KY 40503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person