Home Improvement Sales Specialist

Orkin; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Orkin is seeking a Home Services Inspector in New Jersey to perform pest-protection inspections and provide expert recommendations to homeowners. You will travel to customers' homes, explain solutions, and advance the sale with confidence and care.

Training is provided; no prior industry experience is required. The role offers a competitive base plus commissions, a company vehicle, and a broad benefits package, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• No experience required; Orkin provides training.
• Requires ability to obtain pesticide license if required (company-paid).
• Ability to work in the field independently and interact with customers.
• We hire in compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and explain Orkin’s pest protection solutions to customers.
• Schedule and conduct sales appointments in customers' homes.
• Identify issues during inspections and present practical recommendations.
• Maintain organized records and process sales agreements using company tools.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

For Those Who Like Being the Best, Join the Best in Pests.

Build a career with $100k + earnings potential! At Orkin.

As an Orkin Home Services Inspector, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch protection from the industry leader with more than 120 years of experience. You’ll also have the satisfaction of helping homeowners protect their most valuable asset.

It’s a role that combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a team. You’ll have the opportunity to maximize your financial potential with high-performance sales skills and contribute to the overall success of the business. And you can earn your way to an annual rewards trip honoring top performers.

You’ll have more than a job— you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back.

With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant.

Ready to start a career with staying power?

Responsibilities

As a Home Services Inspector, you’ll be responsible for understanding Orkin’s termite protection services and how to make strategic recommendations to customers. By performing 360 inspections from attics to crawlspaces and everything in between, you’ll be able to solve problems and build trusted relationships ensuring homes and families are protected. Adept at listening to needs and clearly explaining practical solutions, you can win over customers with confidence and care.

What You’ll Do:

• Our sales pros earn top wages, recognition, and opportunities for annual awards trips!
• Serve as a problem solver for customers by utilizing the in-depth training provided to decide on the best overall pest solution for each customer's needs.
• Achieve goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads—we have a robust advertising budget to provide you with leads.
• Schedule sales appointments and meet with potential customers in their homes to explain Orkin’s products and services.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s home—don’t worry, we teach you how!
• Make recommendations to customers based on inspection and issues identified by addressing any questions, explaining the process and setting expectations.
• Stay organized and prepare sales agreements using a company provided iPad – we will provide training on this too.

What type of benefits will you receive?

• Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card
• Compensation is from $50,000 USD to $100,000 USD per year (base + commissions)
• Company provided iPhone and iPad with sales software
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
• Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program

Why should you choose Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers
• The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business
• You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
• You hold yourself responsible for commitments
• You value being part of a team
• You want to join a company that supports the community
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Are you ready to join the Best in Pests?

Qualifications

What do you need to be successful?

No Experience Required – we’ll train you!

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid)
• Ability to work in the field independently and interact with our great customers
• We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

What will my work environment be like?

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Willing to work in different types of weather conditions

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer