Junk Removal & On-Site Sales
About The Position
Southwind is hiring a Field Sales & Service Representative in Lakeland, Florida, to provide junk removal services and on-site sales for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. The role combines customer service, sales, driving, and hands-on removal work in homes and businesses. Team members create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing, close on-site sales, provide estimates, and safely remove unwanted items. Box-truck training is provided, and no prior junk removal experience is required. Employees participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to support training, skill development, and performance improvement. This is a full-time position with 4–5 shifts per week: one mandatory weekend shift and 3–4 weekday shifts. Shifts last 8–12 hours and may occur between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on business needs. Employees must be available for four weekdays and one weekend day each week. Overtime may be needed. Pay is listed as $22–$28 per hour or more, including a $15 base rate, profit sharing, and tips. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification. Required attire includes a brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt. Southwind describes advancement opportunities in sales leadership, people development, operations, and general management, and says it promotes from within whenever possible.
Requirements
- Be available for four weekdays and one weekend day each week, including one mandatory weekend shift.
- Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on business needs.
- Ability to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles; the company covers the cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Brown belt and brown steel-toe boots.
- Navy blue work pants or shorts.
- Sales aptitude and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
- Friendly, personable approach and dedication to outstanding customer service.
- Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on tasks.
- Reliability, hard work, and a positive contribution to team culture.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
Nice To Haves
- No prior junk removal experience is required; training is provided.
- Interest in career advancement into sales leadership, people development, operations, or general management.
Responsibilities
- Create memorable customer experiences through outstanding service.
- Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and provide clear estimates.
- Remove junk safely from homes and businesses.
- Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks; training is provided.
- Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Represent the company with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
- Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
- Maintain required uniform standards while at the office, whether on or off the clock.
Benefits
- Full medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement options.
- Profit sharing and tips.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
- Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
- Branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt are provided.
- Career advancement pathways and promotion from within whenever possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
