Outside Sales Representative - Will Train

Orkin LLC•San Mateo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Orkin is hiring an Outside Sales Representative, also described as a Termite Sales Inspector. The role combines sales with home inspections and customer service. The representative learns Orkin’s termite protection services, inspects homes, identifies pest-related issues, and recommends solutions tailored to customers’ needs. The position includes prospecting new business and working assigned leads, scheduling appointments, and meeting with potential customers in their homes. Orkin provides training, including support for required licensure, and supplies an iPad for preparing sales agreements and staying organized. No industry experience is required. Compensation is $28.85 per hour during the first 90 days of training. After required licensure is completed, compensation transitions to an exempt structure with base salary plus commission. The job posting states competitive earnings of $60,000 to $100,000 per year and offers a company vehicle with a gas card upon route assignment. The role offers career growth potential and an opportunity to work toward leadership roles.

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.
Meet the physical job requirements and safely perform job 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, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
Conduct oneself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
Use training to recommend appropriate pest solutions based on each customer’s needs.
Prospect new business and follow up on assigned leads to achieve sales goals.
Schedule sales appointments and meet potential customers in their homes.
Explain Orkin’s products and services to customers.
Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ homes, including areas such as attics and crawlspaces.
Make recommendations based on inspections and identified issues, answer customer questions, explain the process, and set expectations.
Use the provided iPad to prepare sales agreements and stay organized.