SVP, Growth & Business Strategy

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, First American Home Warranty offers a wide range of home warranty products and services to home sellers, buyers and agents. 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 eleven 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

The Senior Vice President, Growth & Business Strategy is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for driving enterprise growth, market expansion, and strategic innovation. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will lead the company’s growth agenda across sales, strategic partnerships, business development, customer retention, and new business opportunities. The SVP will oversee the Real Estate Sales organization while identifying and scaling innovative solutions that expand the company’s role throughout the homeownership lifecycle. This leader will balance delivering results in the core business with developing new revenue streams, strategic partnerships, and growth platforms that create long-term enterprise value.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute the company’s enterprise growth strategy in partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead the national Real Estate Sales organization and drive achievement of revenue, market share, and profitability goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize new growth opportunities, products, services, and partnerships.
• Expand strategic relationships across the real estate, home services, mortgage, insurance, title, and homeownership ecosystems.
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value strategies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve competitive positioning, operational effectiveness, and business performance.
• Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and execution excellence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on growth investments, market opportunities, and long-term business priorities.
• Travel 20-45%

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in sales, business development, strategy, operations, product management, or related functions.
• Proven success leading large, complex organizations and delivering measurable revenue growth.
• Experience with strategic planning, market expansion, partnership development, and organizational transformation.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Nice to Have:

• Home warranty, home services, real estate, property technology, insurance, or related industries.
• Subscription, membership, recurring revenue, or service-based business models.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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: $236,700.00 - $315,500.00 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.