Outside Sales Professional

Terminix•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Sells business unit products and services to owners or agents of homes, stores or industries. Conducts inspections to identify infestations or conditions conducive to infestations of wood destroying organisms and/or insects, birds, or other vertebrate pests. Prepares proposals and presentations to obtain sales contracts. Assists in the collection of payments and scheduling of services.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required
Maintains knowledge of pests and chemicals used in treatment
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Skill in creating sales leads and cross-selling company products and services
Maintains appearance of uniform as directed by company policy
Maintains relevant licenses as required by federal, state or local regulations for termite/pest control and any other business unit products and services
Maintains a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of college and experience preferred
2 years related experience and/or training in sales and dealing with the public; or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Sells business unit products and services to owners or agents of homes, stores, or industry.
Conducts inspections to identify infestations or conditions conducive to infestations of wood destroying organisms and/or insects, birds, or other vertebrate pests.
Prepares proposals and presentations to obtain sales contracts.
Covers sales leads in assigned territory and develops sales leads creatively for each lead furnished.
Records accurate measurements and writes correct descriptions of property inspected.
Prepares appropriate specifications and treating instructions in accordance with existing laws, regulations and company policy.
Computes job-treating cost from company pricing instructions.
Executes contracts on behalf of the company, observing company policy as to credit terms of sale.
Manages collection effort on delinquent accounts of personal sales contracts.
Advises customers about other products and services.
Deals courteously with customers, leaving customer’s premises and furnishings clean and as found.
Contacts customers after service is performed to ensure customer satisfaction and to develop additional prospects.
Reports unusual requests from customers or questions not immediately answerable to direct supervisor.
Maintains prospect files, call-back files and activity records.
Maintains equipment, vehicle and personal safety equipment in clean, working order.
Examines architectural drawings and specifications; prepares estimates for soil pre- treatment bids.
Completes appropriate training courses as assigned.
Aware of location and telephone number of local poison control centers.

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 and Wellness
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
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