Outside Sales Professional

Rentokil is a global leader in pest control, serving consumer and business customers across multiple industries. Our mission is to “protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.”

About the Role

The Pest Control Consultant sells the company’s industry‑leading pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers, providing a customer‑focused experience and protecting homes and families.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc.
• Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance for residential customers.
• Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities.
• Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with the current customer base and service‑specialist engagement.
• Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to household services.
• Complete a home diagram using the Sales CRM to ensure a clear understanding of the customer’s home and potential challenges.
• Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
• Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided).
• Strong social, customer service, and communication skills; related sales experience or training is a plus.
• Prefer at least 1–2 years of pest‑technician or sales experience.
• Ability to travel up to 100 % of the time within assigned territory.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and keep equipment clean.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in confined spaces.

Essential Job Functions

• Move up to 10 lb regularly and 11–20 lb frequently (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, repositioning).
• Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; navigate stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
• Work in small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics; handle various pests (spiders, flies, mosquitoes, rodents, etc.).
• Wear OSHA‑compliant respirator and other PPE as required.

Pay

Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission. Year‑1 on‑target earnings start at $60,000+, with top‑earner potential of $100,000+ per year.

Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 for full‑time colleagues (no waiting period).
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; enrollment immediately upon hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement (for full‑time colleagues).
• Professional and personal growth opportunities; training and development programs.
• Multiple avenues for career advancement; promotion from within.
• Vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.
• Competitive pay with performance incentives.