Area Manager Director - Central Ohio

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 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

We are seeking an Area Manager Director to lead Central Ohio, overseeing revenue generation and operational performance across multiple branch offices supporting title and escrow services. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure consistent execution of company practices, high-quality service delivery, and effective training and development of staff. The Area Manager Director drives the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and operational efficiency improvements in a high-volume, high-revenue environment. The role may have multiple direct reports, including Branch Managers, Title Operations, Escrow Operations, and/or Sales leaders. This position does not exist in all geographic regions.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements operational efficiency improvements which may include, but are not limited to, standardization of systems, quality control, safety, site selection, facility design, and customer satisfaction. Manage and develop all area title, escrow and support staff to ensure performance meets divisional goals, including budgeted targets.
• Typically, multiple Branch Managers/Area Branch Managers report into this role as well as other functions (Escrow and Title Operations, Sales, etc)
• Has full supervisory responsibility for a large staff.  Delegates tasks, manages work flow and plans staffing requirements.  Responsible for salary administration.  Interviews candidates and makes hiring decisions, writes and conducts performance reviews, provides ongoing feedback, and manages disciplinary actions.  Coaches and mentors staff; provides development opportunities. Ensures that teams and individuals understand roles and responsibilities via clear communication of goals and objectives.  Meets with individual team members on performance measurements, goals and evaluations
• Applies and develops policies and procedures that comply with regulatory and statutory guidelines, rules, and standards
• Confers with Senior and Executive Management regarding branch/regional requirements and solutions; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of new initiatives to support business segments

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Excellent communication skills; superior speaking and writing skills
• Ability to take a strategic approach to effectively develop and implement practical and results oriented business plans
• Ability to learn needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results and appropriately allocating resources
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex projects
• Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure
• Progressive experience in leading employees in multiple locations, and significant experience developing and implementing solutions
• Possesses problem-solving, conflict resolution, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
• Results oriented and solution thinking with time management and project management skills
• Displays leadership skills, leading by example, driving employee commitment through actions, and empowering employees to reach their full potential

Typical Education  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Range of Experience  

• 10+ years of management/leadership experience

• 8+ years directly related experience

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.

Pay Range: $117,500.00 - $156,700.00 Annually

This 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.