Job Description

Skills for Chicagoland's Future

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.

To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland’s Future’s services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.

Allstate

Everything done at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years they have thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face.

Job Highlights

• Work from home to drive sales growth for the organization by connecting with interested prospective customers via inbound and outbound calls, live chat, SMS, etc.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by uncovering the prospect’s needs, identifying gaps in coverage, recommending solutions, and converting them into customers using a proven sales strategy.
• Utilize your Personal Lines or Property & Casualty Lines license as a professional trusted advisor.

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Childcare Assistance;Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Maternity Leave;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Personal;Retirement/401K;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision

Pay Rate

$17.50 per hour

Candidate Profile

• Hold an active Personal Lines or Property & Casualty License in your state of residence is highly preferred 
• If not currently licensed, earn your Personal Lines or Property & Casualty License with Allstate's support 
• At least 1 year of sales, customer service with a sales focus or related experience preferred 
• Open to weekend and night hours 
• Possess high stress tolerance and critical thinking skills 
• Receptive to coaching and feedback 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and hold yourself accountable for your performance 
• Able to navigate multiple computer programs at one time 
• Reliable internet with plug-in ethernet/network cable 
• Dedicated workspace in your home; Allstate will provide all the equipment 
• HS Diploma or GED is required 

Schedule

1st Shift;2nd Shift;Weekends

Education Profile

High School Diploma/GED

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