Home Improvement Sales Specialist

Orkin LLC•Cookeville, TN

About The Position

Orkin is hiring a Home Sales Inspector to inspect homes, identify pest-related problems, and recommend tailored solutions through in-home consultations. The role combines field inspections and customer relationships with sales, using company-provided leads, personal prospecting, training, and an iPad-based sales system. Employees operate a company vehicle and work in varied environments and weather conditions, prioritizing safety. Orkin offers paid training and career development, with average first-year earning potential of $70,000–$95,000 through base pay and commission. The posting also describes $100,000+ earnings potential for top sellers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently and physically in the field.
Willingness to obtain required state licenses; Orkin will pay for licensing and provide training.
Professional, reliable, and self-motivated.
Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely access crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes includes an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Willingness to work in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Build trust through in-home consultations.
Perform full home inspections, including attics and crawlspaces.
Use training and tools to deliver tailored solutions.
Close sales using an iPad-based sales system.
Grow business through company-provided leads and personal prospecting.
Operate a company vehicle safely.
Work in varied environments, including rooftops, crawlspaces, attics, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
Prioritize safety when using equipment, working in different environments, and interacting with customers.
Perform duties in all weather conditions.