Seasonal Field Sales Reps

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."

Overview

This position is a seasonal sales opportunity where you will be responsible for door to door sales. The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's Residential Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business.

You'll be the face of our national brand to your local community, and your clients will count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers' needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the Organization's pest control solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Walk assigned residential territories (often 6-8 hours a day) to engage homeowners in face-to-face conversations.

• Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers

• Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities

• Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services

• Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challenges

• Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities

• Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily

• Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM

Candidate Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• A valid driver's license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

• Strong social, customer service, and communication skills - in fact, we'd be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales.

• Prefer at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience

• Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Skills & Competencies

• You've got to 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

• You'll move around a lot - regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You'll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you'll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You'll definitely get your steps in.)

• You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.

• You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

• Sometimes you'll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you'll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions (do not edit)

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be prepared to:

• Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.

• Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers, phones and etc.

• Performing repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers, such as typing, picking, and pinching, within your regular work environment.

• Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.

Incumbent is required to have:

• Near-range visual acuity for detailed tasks and ability to perform activities with precision such as analyzing data, viewing computer screens or reading extensively.

Incumbent will be subject to:

• Inside working conditions: The change of building environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.

Our companies are proud to be Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) inclusive of veterans and those with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues so classified. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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 you'll find information about some of 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.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career

• Training and development programs available

• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT 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.

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