Outside Sales Representative

Orkin LLC•Santa Clarita, CA

17d

About The Position

As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you will recommend termite protection services and help homeowners protect their homes and families. The role combines sales, customer service, and home inspections, with training provided and no industry experience required. You will prospect for business, meet with potential customers in their homes, inspect properties, explain solutions, and prepare sales agreements using a company-provided iPad. Compensation is $23 per hour during the first 90 days of training. After completing required licensure, the role transitions to an exempt compensation structure with base salary plus commission. The posting gives competitive annual earnings of $60,000 to $100,000 and a company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment. The position offers career development and potential leadership opportunities.

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 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, which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
Conduct yourself professionally and with integrity when working with customers and coworkers.
Use training to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate pest solutions.
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 areas such as attics and crawlspaces.
Recommend solutions based on inspection findings, answer customer questions, explain the process, and set expectations.
Use the provided iPad to prepare sales agreements and stay organized.
Build trusted customer relationships by listening carefully and explaining practical solutions.