Account Manager
About the Role
As an Orkin Account Manager, you’ll be the trusted partner our clients rely on to protect their businesses and homes. Oversee accounts, perform on-site inspections, identify needs, and design service plans that deliver results. With 120+ years of expertise and the Orkin Guarantee, you’ll have the resources to provide peace of mind and protection. Enjoy award-winning training, career growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of helping customers protect their property, health, and reputation.
With Orkin’s industry-leading tools, professional support, and team-first culture, you’ll have the freedom to succeed and the stability of a company built on integrity and innovation. Pests keep coming back, making our industry recession-resistant.
Responsibilities
- Build credibility and long-term relationships with commercial clients.
- Achieve sales goals through prospecting, networking, working assigned leads, and expanding accounts within your territory.
- Conduct thorough interior and exterior inspections; full paid training provided.
- Deliver compelling presentations that highlight Orkin’s value and close business.
- Serve as the main point of contact for your accounts to strengthen retention and create long-term partnerships.
- Use your company-provided iPad to prepare proposals, organize your day, and manage your pipeline.
- Prioritize safety on every visit, inspection, and recommendation, protecting yourself, our customers, and their businesses.
- Represent Orkin as a trusted advisor by communicating clearly, delivering commitments, and providing honest, value-driven solutions.
- Listen actively to understand customer concerns and position Orkin as their strategic partner.
- Provide reassurance and clarity to help customers feel confident in their pest management decisions.
- Use Orkin’s marketing tools and resources to generate leads and create demand.
- Translate findings into tailored recommendations that solve problems and reduce risk for our customers.
- Set clear expectations, communicate proactively, and ensure customers feel supported and informed.
Benefits
- Top Earning Potential: Average First Year Earnings between $80,000 and $100,000 (base + commission)
- Uncapped Commission: The more you sell, the more you earn
- Company Vehicle with gas card included
- Paid Training: No pest control experience required
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Recognition & Awards: Top performers can earn incentive trips and advancement opportunities
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be willing to obtain the required pesticide license within your first 90 days of employment (company covers all costs and provides support)
- Must be able to use a ladder safely and within the manufacturer's specified weight capacity
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Physical ability to safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and similar areas
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator, when necessary for safety
Qualifications
- Motivated by problem-solving and relationship building
- Strategic thinker
- Previous Business-to-Business relationship building experience (preferred)
- Confident, competitive, and goal-driven
- Able to work independently and stay organized
- Comfortable climbing, crawling, or working in various weather conditions
Pay
Average First Year Earnings between $80,000 and $100,000 (base + commission). Uncapped commission structure.
About Orkin
Orkin is driven by a shared mission and grounded in values that define everything we do: Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation. With a century-old reputation and a team-first culture, you’ll feel supported from day one, with the freedom and tools to succeed.