Home Improvement Sales Specialist
About the Role
For Those Who Like Being the Best, Join the Best in Pests. Build a career with $100k+ earnings potential at Orkin. Are you a natural at connecting with people and closing deals? At Orkin, we'll turn your drive and people skills into a successful, long-term sales career – with uncapped earning potential and the backing of the most recognized name in pest control. As an Orkin Sales Inspector, you'll offer homeowners genuine peace of mind by providing trusted protection backed by over 120 years of expertise, the Orkin Guarantee, and a brand customers already trust. You'll also enjoy award-winning training, career development, and the satisfaction of helping families protect their most valuable investment, their home. You'll have more than a job – you'll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics, including a company vehicle, competitive pay, and a 401(k) program. With Orkin's award-winning training program, you'll receive all the tools you need to succeed. Plus, pests keep coming back, making our industry recession resistant. Ready to start a career with staying power?
Responsibilities
- Meet with homeowners to conduct comprehensive interior and exterior home inspections
- Identify termite activity, pest concerns, and conditions that may increase risk
- Educate customers about inspection findings and recommended solutions
- Design customized protection plans based on each customer's needs
- Build trust through professional consultations and exceptional customer service
- Follow up on company-provided leads and generate referral opportunities
- Prepare service agreements and documentation using company technology
- Manage your schedule and sales pipeline to achieve personal income and performance goals
Benefits
- Top Earning Potential: Average first-year earnings between $75,000 and $100,000+ (base + commissions)
- 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, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
- Recognition and awards: top performers can earn exclusive annual incentive trips and advancement opportunities
About Orkin
- Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider delivering accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management for residential and commercial customers
- The pest management industry is growing and recession resistant
- Service-oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with customers
- Culture of accountability and teamwork
- Company supports the community
- Financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Sales experience preferred
- Ability to work independently in the field while delivering outstanding customer service
- Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company covers cost of training and licensing)
Work Environment
Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations:
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Willing to work in different types of weather conditions