Outside Sales Representative
About The Position
As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you will explain Orkin’s termite protection services and recommend solutions to homeowners. You will conduct inspections of homes, build trusted customer relationships, and help protect homes and families. The role combines sales, customer service, and fieldwork, with training provided and no industry experience required. The position offers career growth and leadership opportunities. During the first 90 days of training, compensation is $23 per hour; after required licensure is completed, compensation transitions to an exempt structure with base salary plus commission. The posting lists competitive annual earnings of $60,000 to $100,000 and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license or certification if required; company paid.
- Ability to work independently in the field and interact with clients.
- Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to access crawl spaces, 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
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Conduct yourself professionally and with integrity with customers and coworkers.
- Listen to customer needs and recommend suitable pest solutions using training provided.
- Prospect for new business and work assigned leads to achieve goals.
- Schedule sales appointments and meet potential customers in their homes.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ homes, including attics and crawlspaces.
- Make recommendations based on inspection findings, answer customer questions, explain the process, and set expectations.
- Prepare sales agreements and stay organized using a company-provided iPad.
Benefits
- Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Maternity insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship awards
- Industry-leading comprehensive training program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
