Available Positions

First Star is currently looking for talented, bright, and hard working people to fill the following positions:

• National Account Manager
  
  
• Account Executive
  
  
• Account Coordinator
  
  
• Equipment Finance Internship
  
  
• Admin / Marketing Intern
  

National Account Manager

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As a National Account Manager you will be tasked with business development initiatives. This is a sales originations role that requires prospecting businesses from a variety of industries throughout the country to identify and secure commercial equipment financing opportunities for FSC. You'll manage existing accounts and develop new programs to build your portfolio of business while:

• Maintaining existing relationships and establishing new relationships with corporate decision makers
• Effectively and persuasively communicating the advantages of equipment financing and the benefits of working with FSC
• Acting with integrity to encourage customer loyalty, repeat business & referrals
• Fearlessly prospect for new business opportunities via telephone and other specifically targeted methods
• Engaging in finance contract negotiations which produce positive results
• Understanding each component of the FSC value proposition and always being prepared to present it in selling opportunities.
• Overseeing the transaction process from start to finish / from initial lead to funding which entails the coordination of all involved parties (clients, vendors / dealers, internal Account Coordinators & Funding Coordinators, etc.)
• Arrange and structure equipment lease / finance packages for the acquisition of business related equipment for commercial / corporate clientele.

Your skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Extraordinary motivation to be successful
• Outgoing personality with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude
• Fluid and persuasive communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Not afraid to work long hours in a competitive industry
• Bright individual that can react quickly and confidently under pressure
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• The ability to be cordial yet assertive during customer negotiations
• Ambition to earn an above average income
• Bachelor's degree, Business Majors (preferred)
• Equipment leasing or commercial banking industry experience preferred
• FSC will provide new Account Managers the necessary guidance, training and mentoring required to ensure a successful ramp up with the company

Compensation / benefits:

• Lucrative compensation plans with no cap on income
• Peak performance annual bonus opportunity
• Residual income opportunities
• This opportunity is ideal for someone that wants no limits imposed on their personal income - our compensation plans never limit income.

Account Executive

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This position is currently open in Walnut Creek, CA and Bend, OR. If you apply for this position, clearly state which office you are applying for.

As an Account Executive you will be working toward becoming a subject matter expert and a National Account Manager in our professional Business Development team. The Account Executive position will report to upper level management within the company who is actively involved in Business Development. You will be mentored and guided on your path to success.

This opportunity is best suited for an organized, entrepreneurial and fearless person with excellent communication skills.  You must be capable of working independently and unsupervised yet in a team environment.  We are a dynamic company with a casual yet professional environment, and would like to find someone that finds this kind of atmosphere desirable & ideal.  YOU MUST FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING ON THE PHONE PROSPECTING & GENERATING SALES LEADS.  IF THIS IS NOT YOU, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR OUR’S.

Primary Responsiblities:

• Prospecting by phone to small & medium sized businesses for lead generation.
• Effectively communicate in writing & verbally with colleagues, prospects, clients, and related referral source parties such as equipment vendors & truck dealers.
• Learning to get past gate keepers and seek out potential opportunities
• Developing the knowledge, skills, & ability to become a successful sales professional
• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners / decision makers
• Utilize our pre-programmed state of the art lead generation tools
• Build goodwill and positive feedback while persuasively communicating the benefits of working with First Star Capital
• Grow into an authoritative leadership role amongst peers

Your skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Reliable entry level candidate with the desire to establish themselves as a sales professional in the commercial finance industry
• Recent college graduate preferred
• Although we feel that business, economics, and communications students will be best suited for this opportunity we are open to others as well.

• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
• Self-confidence and initiative
• The ability to problem solve and take pride in your work
• Organized and goal oriented
• PC literate in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Ability to work in a team environment yet independently and unsupervised

Compensation / benefits:

• Full-Time (typical office hours are Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm)
• Base salary + performance based commission (commensurate with experience & capabilities)
• Performance based bonuses and/or discretionary company incentives
• This position is designed to develop into a lucrative career path for the right person.

Equipment Finance Account Coordinator

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We are seeking qualified candidates for a full time, career oriented position.  The account coordinator position primarily entails: initial entry of credit application data including pulling credit reports, organizing financial statements / tax returns, and assisting with new client requests for funding.

This opportunity is best suited for an organized person that is capable of working independently and unsupervised yet in a team environment.  We are a dynamic company with a casual yet professional environment, and would like to find someone that finds this kind of atmosphere desirable & ideal. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initial entry of credit application data
• Answering phones / transferring calls, filing, scanning & e-mail, basic administrative tasks
• Communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, prospective clients, and related companies / service providers such as insurance companies, banks, & other lending institutions
• Learning our business and growing into a valuable member of the team

Required Qualifications:

• Reliable candidates with a background in commercial financing or banking
• Bachelor’s degree is highly recommended, but not mandatory.
• We feel that business, economics, or communications degrees will be best suited for this opportunity, but we are open to others as well.

• Excellent communicator – both verbal and written
• The ability to problem solve and take pride in your work
• Self-starter with a positive attitude
• Strong PC computer skills (Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, browser, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of databases / database entry is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment yet independently and unsupervised

Compensation / benefits:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision & 401K / retirement benefits

Equipment Finance Internship

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We are currently looking for an entry level financial sales intern. Although sales experience is preferred, it is not required. This opportunity is best suited for an organized, entrepreneurial, and fearless person with excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learning the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a successful sales professional
• Develop and maintain relationships with small business owners / decision makers
• Utilize our pre-programmed state of the art lead generation tools
• Build goodwill and positive feedback while persuasively communicating the benefits of working with First Star Capital
• Grow into an authoritative leadership role amongst peers

Qualifications:

• Entry level candidate with the desire to learn about selling in the commercial finance industry
• Current college student preferred
  • Although we feel that business, economics, and communications students will be best suited for this opportunity we are open to others as well.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self confidence and initiative
• Organized and goal oriented
• PC literate in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Ability to work in a team environment yet independently and unsupervised

Benefits:

• Part-time or Full-time available (Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm)
• Flex hours available (minimum 18 hours per week)
• Hourly wage commensurate with experience & capabilities ($10 - $15 per hour)
• Performance based cash bonuses
• Performance based discretionary company incentives
• Referral letter based on completion internship

Admin / Marketing Intern

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We are seeking Part Time help right now with the potential for this position to expand into a full time career oriented opportunity at a later date. This position will primarily entail administrative support (answering phones, filing, documentation, data entry) and marketing support (researching new target markets, compiling data, maintaining / expanding social network presences). 

This opportunity is best suited for an organized person that is capable of working independently and unsupervised yet in a team environment. We are a young company with a casual yet professional environment and would like to find someone that finds this kind of atmosphere desirable. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Data Entry to automate work flow process 
• Answering phones / transferring calls, filing, scanning & email, basic administrative tasks 
• Research and compile data for new marketing initiatives 
• Learning what it takes to become a valuable member of the team 
• Communicate in written and verbal form with colleagues and prospective clients 
• Assist with basic documentation tasks associated with lease / loan transactions 

Your skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Reliable entry level candidate with the desire to learn about commercial financing 
• Current college student preferred 
  • Although we feel that students majoring in business and communications might be best suited for this opportunity we are open to others as well. 
• Excellent verbal (friendly & polite phone etiquette) and written communication skills 
• The ability to problem solve and take pride in your work 
• Self confidence and initiative 
• Organized and goal oriented 
• PC literate in a Microsoft Windows environment – specifically proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel (helpful to understand Adobe Acrobat Pro but could learn on the job) 
• Familiarity with Professional Social Networking – LinkedIn, Naymz, Facebook Pages 
• Ability to work in a team environment yet independently and unsupervised 

Compensation / benefits:

• Part-time available (office hours are Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm) 
  • We want someone 18 – 25 hours per week - flexible hours available 
• Performance based discretionary company incentives 
• Referral letter based on successful completion internship 
• This part time marketing internship is an unpaid position 
• This position has the potential to develop into a paid part time position and eventually a full time career oriented opportunity for the right person.