Account Executive

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full‑Time Colleagues – No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." What do our Account Executives do? The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry leading pest management services and products to new and existing commercial customers, while maintaining a customer‑focused service to grow the business. Account Executives call on a full spectrum of market segments including hospitality, food & beverage processing, healthcare, and retail. You will join a results‑oriented environment where you will proceed through a comprehensive training program to learn and understand our pest management services and products. You will learn how to inspect and identify infestations (or potential infestations) of all kinds of organisms, insects, birds, and other pests. Once you are knowledgeable in that, you will turn your talents to proposals and presentations that result in sales. Responsibilities Create new business opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, networking, leads, referrals, and cross‑selling. Visually inspect buildings for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for commercial customers. Craft territory development strategies that will result in exceeding sales targets. Learn and maintain complete knowledge of Rentokil’s programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings. Build partnerships and collaborate effectively with internal departments to maximize growth opportunities and ensure the delivery of outstanding service solutions. Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM. Essential Job Functions We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). Here’s what we mean: Be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11‑20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. Keep balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. Be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), and be required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc. Be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and ensure it and all other equipment is kept clean. Sometimes wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA‑compliant respirator, and be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways. What do you need? High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence. Strong social, customer service, and communication skills. Preferred: two years of experience in Business‑to‑Business sales, especially with prospecting skills (cold calling, lead generation, networking). Self‑motivated, hunter’s mentality with the ability to work independently. Will be required to obtain any required industry licenses that will be provided and paid for by the company. Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s). Pay Range Yearly: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world‑class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below is information about what we have to offer. All full‑time colleagues qualify for the following and part‑time colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria. Professional and Personal Growth Multiple avenues to grow your career. Training and development programs available. Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for full‑time colleagues). Health and Wellness Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1. Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more. Savings and Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions. Work‑Life Balance Vacation days & sick days. Company‑paid holidays & floating holidays. A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you? This company is a Drug‑Free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents review your privacy rights. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre‑hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply. The following applies where applicable by law: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees in this position perform work within customer residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non‑violent and non‑disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work. #J-18808-Ljbffr