Residential Accounts Sales Executive--Northern Illinois

OPC Pest Services•Antioch, IL

About The Position

OPC Pest Services is hiring a Residential Accounts Sales Executive to support its expanding North Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin market, based out of its Antioch, Illinois branch. The role focuses on developing residential accounts, building relationships with homeowners, and partnering with service teams to provide custom pest control solutions. The position offers autonomy to manage sales activity and route-based assignments after training, with support from the OPC team and its established local brand. The role includes prospecting for new business, working inbound leads from the call center, generating opportunities in the field, advising and negotiating with customers, closing sales, and meeting monthly sales goals. The company offers up to 12 weeks of paid training, followed by a base wage of $35,000 to $42,000 plus uncapped commissions. The position also includes a take-home vehicle for starting and ending routes, benefits, and continuing training and education.

Requirements

At least 2 years of sales experience.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal history and motor vehicle background checks.
Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
Ability to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments after training.
Ability to bend, stoop, walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, reach overhead, and inspect small spaces.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of home services sales experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Proactively prospect and generate residential sales leads by identifying opportunities through observable residential prospecting.
Build strong relationships with homeowners and deliver personalized service and long-term support.
Partner with service teams to provide custom pest control solutions.
Serve as a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator, developing solutions that benefit both the customer and OPC.
Close deals within defined timelines and maintain momentum throughout the sales cycle.
Meet or exceed quotas and monthly sales goals.
Leverage inbound leads from the call center while generating new opportunities in the field.
Collaborate with OPC colleagues by sharing insights, resources, and wins.
Represent OPC at trade association meetings and industry conferences.
Manage route-based assignments independently after training.

Benefits

Up to 12 weeks of paid training at $2,000 per biweekly pay period.
Base wage of $35,000 to $42,000 after training, plus uncapped sales commissions; potential annual earnings over $100,000 or more in salary plus commissions.
Take-home vehicle for starting and ending routes.
Comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, and life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
Optional benefits.
401(k) plan with a 4.5% company match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Six paid holidays.
Paid time off, with up to 15 days during the first year.
Employer discount program through PerkSpot.
Continuous training and education through in-house training sessions and outside seminars.