Outside Sales Representative

Orkin LLC • Madera, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you will explain Orkin’s termite protection services and make strategic recommendations to customers. You will perform inspections of customers’ homes, identify issues, recommend solutions, and help protect homes and families. The role combines sales, customer service, and fieldwork, with appointments conducted in customers’ homes. Orkin provides training and the tools needed to succeed, and no industry experience is required.

The position offers competitive earnings of $60,000 to $100,000 per year and a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment. During the first 90 days of training, compensation is $23 per hour. After required licensure is completed, compensation transitions to an exempt structure with a base salary plus commission. Orkin describes opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license or certification if required; the company pays for it.
• Ability to work independently in the field and interact with clients.
• Ability to safely perform the physical job duties, with or without accommodations.
• 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, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Use training to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate pest solutions.
• Prospect for new business and follow up on 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.
• Use the provided iPad to prepare sales agreements and stay organized.

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 training program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

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