State Farm Insurance Sales Representative

STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT SEEKS SALES REPRESENTATIVE TO JOIN TEAM!

Brian Robinson Agency seeks qualified candidate to facilitate the continued growth of our agency. This position will market and sell State Farm products with primary emphasis on life insurance, health insurance and property and casualty insurance to new and existing customers.

Job Purpose:

To work as an employee of a State Farm Agent in Midlothian, IL selling and marketing of State Farm products with primary emphasis on life and auto insurance.

Requirements:

Current State of Illinois Property/Casualty and Life/Health licenses

Position requires irregular working hours

Recent sales experience with a demonstrated track record of exceeding goals

Recent experience demonstrating cold calling and appointment setting skills
Recent experience with prospecting and generating own leads
Recent experience in a sales environment where accountability, coaching and call/appointment debriefing is the expectation.

Prior success in sales positions with commission based compensation
Production based incentive plan. The successful candidate must both produce and retain business in order to maximize compensation.

Ability to work in a small team environment
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to make verbal and written presentations to customers and prospects
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven organizational skills
Detail oriented
Proactive problem solver

Self-motivated, self-confident, perseveres and overcomes obstacles to exceed goals

Experience marketing products and services based on customer needs
Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows
Pride in getting work done accurately and timely
Demonstrated skills in consultative selling and client needs assessment
Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people

Demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit with an attitude commensurate with operating your own business

***If you are qualified for this dynamic opportunity, please e-mail your resume to brian@insureyourdream.com***

www.insureyourdream.com

Genesis Consultants Job Fair, September 10, 2010

Genesis Consultants will be holding a Job Fair on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the South Central Community Center, 1021 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, IL  60619.

Genesis Consultants has invited 25 employers to participate in this Job Fair.

Back to Work Job Fair, September 9, 2010

Back to Work Job Fair will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 10:00am-2:30pm at The City of Markham, 16313 S. Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL  60428 and The Markham Public Library, 16640 S. Kedzie Avenue, Markham, IL  60428.

Area Employers will be present:  Federal/State/Local Employment Opportunities, Warehouse, Administrative, and Medical Positions as well.

Interested candidates please bring your Resumes and Dress Professionally.

Sponsored by: Mayor David Webb, Jr., and the City of Markham, Southland Ministeral Health Network & Illinois Department of Employment Security, and Markham Public Library.

WPIC/Westwood College Next Step,September 9, 2010

This event is geared toward those who have barriers to employment. IDES staff will be on hand to inform the community about services and resources available. 

Event will take place on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the AKArama Foundation, 6228 S. Ingleside, Chicago, IL  60637.

Sponsored by Woodlawn Preservation, Investment Corporation, and Westwood College.

For more information please contact Nicole at 773 324-0619

Job Fair–October 19, 2010

Plan to join us at our next Job Fair event to be held on October 19, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, 18501 S. Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL  60477 between the hours of 9:00am-12:00 noon.

HOPE (CEDA/LIPHEAP) Starts July 19, 2010

Bethlehme Star Church’s HOPE Organization sites’ (CEDA/LIPHEAP) Summer Cooling, Light Bill Assistance Program will begin on Monday, July 19, 2010 until the funds are exhausted.  You may be eligible to receive a one time payment up to $150.00 on your light bill.  In order to qualify, you must be 60 years of age and older, or disabled, or have a medical condition, or have a child that is under 2 years of age.

Please bring the following information:  Current light bill, proof of income for the last 30 days, and social security cards for everyone in the household.  Don’t delay.  Call one of our four sites between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at Bethelhem Star Church, 9231 South Cottage Grove, 773 487-8441; 6921 South Halsted 773 846-0883; 1042 West 103rd Street, 773 429-9114; and 4100 South King Drive, 773 624-4752.

WorkForce Center–Every Wednesday

Staff Managment is recruiting for Picking, Packing, Line Sanitation, and Product Inspection positions at WorkForce Center, Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski, Bldg-100, Chicago, IL  60653.

Number of Employers present: 1

For more information go online at http://www.staffmanagement.com

Job Boards and Resources

 Idealist.org –a premier site for job listings.

 The Non-Profit Times, www.nptimes.com  Offers job listings and a salary survey.

www.Nonprofit-Jobs.org  Recruits for fundraising.

Scholarship information–fastweb.com;  scholarships.com

finaid.org/scholarships/prestigious.phtml

Philanthropy Journal, http://www.philanthropyjournal.org  Search for entry to senior-level positions.

Vault–http://www.Vault.com  Job search information.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy–http://www.philanthropy.com Offers news, career advice, and job search center.

Sea Hawks Program–Ages 18-24

We are currently taking Sea Hawks Applications for the next session starting on August 16, 2010.  Interested candidates please submit your appilcations by the end of July while there are still openings. 

SHP is for Youth between the ages of 18-24 years of age.

The objective of the Sea Hawks is to instill into participants some of the foundational attitudes and Godly characteristics that will prepare them not just to be able to live Godly lives but also to be able to be effective in whatever ministry that God has called them to.

For an application go to their website at http://www.friendships.org

*Interested candidates please check the website for other opportunities!

Geriatric Home Services Worker Program

Learn the skills needed to take care of seniors in the community.

Basic training includes: 

Home Service Worker Overview

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Safety and Nutrition

Personal Care

Classes begin now!  For more information, visit http://www.prairiestate.edu, and click on “announcements” or call 708 709-3750.