Outside Sales Professional
Terminix · Hartford, CT · 6 days ago
Sales$19–$21/hrFull-time
Benefits
Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below!
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
- You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
- You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
- You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
- You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
- Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live)
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)
- Strong social, customer service, and communication skills — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales
- Preference for at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience
- Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
Skills
- Ability to visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc.
- Expert knowledge of the company's products and services
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal departments and partners
- Strong problem-solving and proposal development skills
- Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions
Benefits
- Professional and Personal Growth
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for Full-Time Colleagues)
- Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
- 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