Outside Sales Representative

Orkin LLC • La Grange, IL

10d

About The Position

As part of Orkin’s Commercial sales team, the Outside Sales Representative sells Orkin products and services to businesses across a variety of industries. The role combines business development and consultative sales, helping new and existing customers prevent pests, uphold quality and safety, and meet regulatory standards. Representatives inspect customer properties, recommend solutions, explain proposed pest programs, and build trusted customer relationships. Orkin provides award-winning training, sales tools, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career growth and leadership development. The position is described as an opportunity in a reliable, recession-resistant industry.

Requirements

• Strong communication or customer relationship management skills.
• 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 customers inside businesses and/or homes.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Sales, prospecting, or cold-calling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
• Conduct oneself with professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers.
• Use training to understand commercial customers’ needs, solve problems, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Achieve sales goals by prospecting for new business and following assigned leads.
• Use marketing tools to support new business development.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of customers’ properties.
• Recommend solutions based on inspections and identified issues, answer questions, explain solutions, and set expectations.
• Use the provided iPad and sales software to prepare sales agreements and stay organized.
• Build trusted relationships with commercial customers and help protect their businesses.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Estimated first-year earnings of $70,000–$120,000 annually, consisting of base salary and uncapped commission.
• Year-over-year increase in earnings with experience.
• Company-provided iPhone and iPad with sales software.
• 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.
• Comprehensive industry-leading training program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Potential annual rewards trip for top performers.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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