B2B Outside Sales Representative (Commercial Dept.)
About the role
As part of the Orkin Commercial sales team, you’ll leverage the strength of an iconic, industry-leading brand with nearly 125 years of experience protecting homes and businesses. Backed by award-winning training, the Orkin Guarantee, and a team of professionals, you’ll combine your competitive drive with the opportunity to maximize your financial potential through high-performance sales. This role offers a path to leadership, including an annual rewards trip for top performers, and a career with growth potential and comprehensive benefits.
You’ll work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation, all while contributing to a mission-driven company focused on delivering peace of mind. With Orkin’s recession-resistant industry and award-winning training, no prior experience is required to start building your career.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities and conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Serve as an empathetic problem solver for commercial customers, using in-depth training to recommend tailored pest solutions.
- Achieve sales goals through prospecting new business and following up on assigned leads.
- Utilize marketing tools to drive new business development.
- Conduct inspections of the interior and exterior of customers’ commercial properties and make recommendations based on findings.
- Address customer questions, explain solutions, and set expectations to provide peace of mind about their pest program.
- Use a company-provided iPad to prepare sales agreements and stay organized (training included).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid).
- Ability to work independently in the field and interact with clients.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required; sales experience is preferred.
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on building customer loyalty and trust.
- Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to goals.
- Desire to learn, improve, and develop as a leader.
- Alignment with Orkin’s values: Safety, Professionalism, Empathy, Integrity, and Innovation.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator when required.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
Pay
Estimated first-year earnings: $80,000 - $120,000 USD annually (includes base salary plus uncapped commission structure).
Benefits
- Company vehicle with gas card (provided after training completion).
- Company-provided iPhone and iPad with sales software.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards.
- Industry-leading, quality, comprehensive training program.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.