Laurinburg-Scotland Chamber of Commerce

Job Bank

Below is a list of current job openings.  If you would like to post a job opening, please fill out our job form.  If you are a Chamber Member, please use the members' job form.  (Login is required to use the members' job form.)

Current Listings

Cashier

Responsible for operating cash register, processing customer payments, bagging customer goods, etc. Greet and acknowledge all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service. Job Requirements Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures. Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions. Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machine, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, forklifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc). Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information. Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, POS register system and complete all required paperwork according to policy. Knowledge of credit programs and collection procedures. Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, lawn and garden, including the outside perimeter of the store. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. Physically able to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandiser. Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting and other activities necessary to perform job duties.

Contact: Vickie Clark
Email: vickie.j.clark@store.lowes.com
Web Site: www.lowes.com
Phone: (910) 610-2365
Applications accepted until 07/01/13


Territory Sales Representative - Farm & Agribusiness

Established in 1915, Johnson Insurance Services, Inc is a regional leader in farm & agribusiness insurance. Corporate headquarters are located in Mocksville, NC, and the agency employs outside sales representatives in select territories across the Southeast. Johnson Insurance currently seeks to hire a bright, motivated, fast-learning sales representative to work a territory centered on Scotland County, NC and the surrounding NC/SC area within 30-50 miles. The sales representative’s primary function is to drive new customers to the agency, by winning the business of individuals and commercial enterprises that are active in farming & agriculture. Typical prospects for the agency's products include poultry farms, dairies, hog farms, horse boarding and breeding operations, crop production farms, agricultural service businesses, grain elevators, meat processing facilities, agricultural-based suppliers and wholesalers, feed mills, produce farms, and almost any other kind of commercial agricultural operation. The territory sales representative will spend the majority of his/her time in the field: developing relationships with centers of influence, networking with customers & prospects, and working to close new accounts. A successful applicant will have all of the skillset outlined in bullet points below, be plugged in (and actively involved) in the local agricultural community, and be able to demonstrate excellent potential for success as a new employee to the agency. A comprehensive product and procedures training program is standard for all new representatives; no previous insurance experience is required or expected. **The key measure of success for the Sales Representative will be the ability to prospect for new clients and close new accounts.** This will require excellent networking skills, short and long term business planning, and making cold calls on a daily basis. Some overnight travel may be required, though this will be limited and incidental to the daily duties. Existing local contacts are a prerequisite for the job -- no applicants currently residing outside of the sales territory will be considered. REQUIRED: -Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, preferably in Farm/Ag or related fields -Existing network of local agricultural contacts -Friendly, engaging, and talkative personality -Strong personal desire to succeed and attain personal goals -Ability to quickly learn complicated insurance product procedures -Ability to effectively communicate & relate to sophisticated farm businesses as well as Mom & Pop operations -Impeccable ethics and personal code of responsibility -Strong technology skills including smart phone use -Own reliable vehicle, with a clean driving record -Clean criminal and financial records DESIRED: -Four year college degree COMPENSATION: -$30,000 - $50,000 starting salary, depending on experience and ability to deliver results -$100,000 annual income attainable in 4-5 years for bright and motivated salesperson -Full benefits package including group health and retirement plan -Monthly cell phone and vehicle allowance **TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER**



Contact: Will Johnson
Email: willjohnson101@gmail.com
Web Site: www.MyFarmInsurance.com

Applications accepted until 06/01/13