Outside Sales Professional

Rocket Pest Control • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Rocket Pest Control is hiring an Outside Sales Professional to manage a designated territory and build lasting customer relationships through face-to-face consultations. The role involves responding to leads, inspecting homes and properties, preparing customized proposals, and recommending pest-control solutions that meet customer needs. The position is primarily outdoors and in customer homes, sometimes in crawlspaces and attics, and involves working in changing weather conditions and elevated noise levels.

This is a full-time, exempt role with a Monday–Friday schedule, generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Compensation includes base salary plus commissions. Rocket Pest describes its mission as protecting customers’ homes, families, and businesses with safe, convenient, and reliable pest-control solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work Saturdays.
• Must meet screening requirements, including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with basic math.
• Able to maintain constant alertness and work safely and responsibly.
• Able to safely use a ladder and lift 20 pounds or more.
• Able to regularly walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• Able to work in confined spaces, including crawlspaces and attics.
• Able to properly wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated territory and carry out a sales plan to generate, follow up on, and close new business.
• Conduct in-home and on-site evaluations, including in crawlspaces and attics when needed, and develop customized proposals based on customer needs.
• Clearly present service offerings and recommend comprehensive, value-driven solutions.
• Upsell existing customers on additional services while building trust and long-term relationships.
• Network in the community and participate in local and industry activities to expand presence and sales pipeline.
• Stay current on contract terms, conditions, and competitive offerings; attend sales meetings and ongoing training.
• Maintain a clean, professional customer experience by protecting the home and leaving the work area in equal or better condition.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays.
• Earn up to 10 days of paid time off.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans with company match, including 401(k) matching up to 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Base salary plus commissions.

What This Job Offers

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