Commercial Account Manager
About the role
As part of the Orkin Commercial sales team, you’ll leverage a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch service from an iconic brand and industry leader with nearly 125 years of protecting homes and businesses. Backed by award-winning training and the Orkin Guarantee, this role combines your competitive drive with the opportunity to maximize financial potential through high-performance sales. Earn your way to an annual rewards trip for top performers and chart a path to leadership opportunities. Enjoy a career with growth potential, a company vehicle, competitive pay, a 401(k) program, and opportunities to volunteer and give back.
Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation in pursuit of delivering peace of mind. With Orkin’s award-winning training program, no industry experience is required to start building your career. The pest control industry is recession-resistant, offering long-term career stability.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Serve as an empathetic problem solver for commercial customers by recommending innovative solutions tailored to their needs using in-depth training provided.
- Achieve sales goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads.
- Utilize marketing tools to drive new business development.
- Conduct inspections of the interior and exterior of customers’ commercial properties (training provided).
- Make recommendations based on inspections, address customer questions, explain solutions, and set expectations to provide peace of mind about their pest program.
- Use the 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 in the field independently and interact with clients.
Qualifications
- No experience required; sales experience preferred.
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on building loyalty and trust with customers.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth, including leadership development.
- Desire to join a mission-driven company that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, and innovation.
- Interest in community support and volunteer opportunities.
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), which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
Pay
Estimated first-year earnings: $60,000 to $100,000 USD annually (base plus uncapped commission).
Benefits
- Company vehicle with gas card 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.
- Annual rewards trip for top performers.