Home Improvement Sales Specialist

Orkin LLC • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Orkin is hiring a Home Improvement Sales Specialist to help homeowners protect their homes through termite and pest protection services. The role involves conducting comprehensive home inspections, identifying pest activity and risk conditions, explaining findings, and recommending customized protection plans. The position combines field-based customer consultations, sales, service-agreement preparation, and ongoing management of a personal schedule and sales pipeline. Orkin provides paid training, a company vehicle and gas card, and uncapped commission potential. Average first-year earnings are stated as $75,000 to $100,000+ (base plus commissions).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently in the field while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license or certification if required; Orkin covers training and licensing costs.
• Must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the 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, and rooftops; ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience preferred.

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 the schedule and sales pipeline to achieve personal income and performance goals.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Competitive pay with uncapped commission; average first-year earnings of $75,000 to $100,000+ (base plus commissions).
• Paid training.
• 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.
• Top performers may earn annual incentive trips and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED