Account Executive

Terminix•Mokena, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Executive role at Rentokil is primarily responsible for selling Commercial Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing Commercial customers, with a focus on customer service to drive business growth. Account Executives will engage with various market segments including hospitality, food & beverage processing, healthcare, and retail. The role involves a comprehensive training program to learn and understand pest management services and products, including how to inspect and identify infestations of various organisms, insects, birds, and other pests. Following training, the Account Executive will develop proposals and presentations that result in sales. The company is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, a global leader in Pest Control, committed to protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving the planet.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence
Strong social, customer service, and communication skills
Self-motivated, hunter’s mentality with the ability to work independently
Will be required to obtain any required industry licenses that will be provided and paid for by the company
Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
Ability to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
Ability to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
Ability to keep balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces
Comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.)
Required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean
Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
Comfortable regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years of experience in Business to Business sales
Prospecting skills (cold calling, lead generation, networking)

Responsibilities

Create new business opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, networking, leads, referrals, and cross-selling
Visually inspect buildings for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc.
Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for Commercial customers
Craft territory development strategies that will result in exceeding sales targets
Learn and maintain complete knowledge of Rentokil’s programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings
Build partnerships and collaborate effectively with internal departments to maximize growth opportunities and ensure the delivery of outstanding service solutions
Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM

Benefits

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
Competitive pay
Performance incentives