Outside Sales Professional

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry-leading pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. You’ll be the face of our national brand to your local community, and your clients will count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers' needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the organization's pest control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc.
• Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers
• Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities
• Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement
• Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services
• Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challenges
• Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
• Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
• Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM

Essential Job Functions

• Regularly move up to 10 lbs. and frequently move 11–20 lbs. (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects)
• Regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces
• Work with pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.) and enter small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain cleanliness of vehicle and equipment
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA-compliant respirator, and work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

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
• Preferred: 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience
• Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
• Must pass pre-employment background screen

Pay

Annual Total Earning Potential after initial training period: $62,300 - $108,400 / year. Starting hourly base pay range: $19.00 - $21.00. Starting pay can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1 (Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria):

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire
• Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility