Outside Sales Representative

Orkin LLC • Bakersfield, CA

15d

About The Position

As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you will recommend termite protection and pest solutions to homeowners, conduct inspections, explain services, and help protect homes and families. The role combines sales, customer service, and field inspections, with opportunities to build customer relationships, meet sales goals, and pursue leadership growth. No industry experience is required; Orkin provides training and leads. Compensation is initially $23 per hour during the first 90 days of training, then transitions to an exempt structure with base salary plus commission after required licensure is completed. The posting states 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; the company pays for it.
• Ability to work independently in the field and interact with clients.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.
• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safely access crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• 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 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.
• Conduct interior and exterior home inspections, including areas such as 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, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship awards.
• 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