2026 Sales Representative Job & Internship - Nashville

2026 Sales Representative Job & Internship Description

Job Title: Sales Representative (Seasonal) Department: Sales and Marketing

Reports To: Sales Manager and Sales Director

Locations: New Castle, DE, Bear, DE, Salisbury, MD and Nashville, TN

At Green Pest Management (GPM), we believe in doing more than controlling pestswe empower our people, elevate our industry, and redefine what it means to grow a sales career. Based in Northern Delaware and servicing communities across the Mid-Atlantic, we are proud to be one of the fastest-growing privately held pest control providers in the region. Our team is built on performance, leadership, and mentorship. We cultivate a winning culture that invests in young professionals, challenges high performers, and rewards effort with leadership opportunities, income growth, and real ownership pathways.

GPM's Door-to-Door Sales Division is a cornerstone of our growth strategy. As we prepare for the Spring and Summer 2026 sales season, we are seeking driven, coachable, and ambitious individuals to join a mission-driven, field-based sales force delivering essential services to residential customers.

Position Summary

The Sales Representative role at GPM is a dynamic, full-time, seasonal opportunity designed for high-performing individuals seeking rapid personal and professional growth. This is an in-person, territory-based sales role, focused on generating new residential accounts via door-to-door customer acquisition.

Seasonal employment spans from approximately April 15 September 1, 2026, with optional pre-season recruitment and leadership tracks available in Q1. Comprehensive preseason virtual onboarding, daily market training, and ongoing skill development are built into the role to support sales effectiveness and customer experience standards.

This position is ideal for college students, career-changers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking high-impact, high-income seasonal work.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of Green Pest Management in designated territoriesalways professional, respectful, and informed.
• Educate prospective homeowners on GPM's integrated pest management services, emphasizing seasonal pest trends, treatment methods, and homeowner benefits.
• Achieve individual and team-based weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales goals, tracked through CRM and reporting dashboards.
• Participate in daily and weekly sales training and territory strategy sessions focused on improving pitch, objection handling, and personal performance metrics.
• Maintain a positive, coachable, and resilient mindset despite the challenges of cold-contact field sales.
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability through attendance, reporting, and team contribution.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to share learnings and celebrate wins.

Required Competencies

• Physical Endurance: Able to walk and stand for extended periods (8+ hours/day) in various weather conditions.
• Communication Skills: Able to clearly explain services, pricing, and value while navigating real-time customer objections.
• Coachability: Open to feedback, training, and performance review processes.
• Emotional Intelligence: Maintains composure, empathy, and adaptability in the face of rejection or customer hesitation.
• Drive for Results: Self-motivated and outcome-oriented, with a proven or demonstrated hunger to succeed.
• Team Collaboration: Enjoys being part of a driven sales unit, sharing tactics and helping others grow.
• Adaptability: Can adjust quickly to evolving goals, new scripts, or territory shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous door-to-door or direct sales experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college or degree preferred.
• Leadership experience in sports, student organizations, or community work a plus.
• Interest in business, marketing, real estate, or entrepreneurship is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

GPM's Sales Program is structured to reward results generously, with performance-linked income and long-term growth incentives:

• Highly competitive commission splits with accelerators based on individual production benchmarks.
• Performance bonuses tied to weekly, monthly, and seasonal achievements.
• Subsidized local housing with "rent-back" incentivesearn back your housing costs with success.
• Annual top-performer trips (previous destinations include Mexico, the Rockies, and the Carolinas).
• Recruitment bonuses for successful team referrals.
• Leadership pathways into management, territory development, and eventual equity participation for qualified performers.

Perks and Culture

• Company-hosted team dinners, competitions, and weekly performance recognitions.
• Monthly sales mastery challenges with prizes and incentives.
• Access to mentorship and career development programs.
• Tight-knit team culture focused on support, grit, and growth.
• End-of-season awards ceremony celebrating top sellers, rookies, recruiters, and leaders.
• Shared apartments with fellow reps to foster camaraderie and accountability.

Why Join Green Pest Management?

In an era where automation and remote work dominate, we invest in people, skills, and leadership. GPM's professional sales development program isn't just about pest controlit's about developing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. If you thrive on competition, want to build real-world business acumen, and are ready to earn what you're truly worth, this is the role for you.

Application Process

To apply, go to and submit your application and contact information. Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief screening, followed by a formal interview process.

Contact: Brian Shumate VP of Sales and Marketing

Green Pest Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.