New Customer Sales Specialist

OPC Pest Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading pest control company based in Riverside is looking for a New Customer Specialist to join its inside sales team. This role involves achieving sales goals through various prospecting methods and requires no prior industry experience, making it ideal for motivated individuals. You will receive comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay ranging from $17-$18 hourly plus uncapped commissions, as you grow your career within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must obtain pesticide license if required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through various prospecting methods.
• Utilize marketing tools for business development.
• Participate in quality assurance processes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to prioritize tasks

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re the Industry Leader Because of Leaders Like You.

Are you self‑motivated? Do you enjoy helping people? Can you work in a fast‑paced environment? If you possess these qualities, you will fit right in line with our team!

We are seeking a talented New Customer Specialist to join our inside sales team, focusing driving growth and sales. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, and weekends.

As part of the Orkin sales team, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top‑notch service from an iconic brand name and the industry leader with almost 125 years of protecting homes and businesses. That’s backed by award‑winning training that ensures the professionalism and expertise of all Orkin Pros and the Orkin Guarantee that demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction.

This role combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a talented 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.

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 competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back so that everyone has a safe place to live, work, and play. Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

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? Apply now!

Responsibilities

You will...

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and capacity to handle high work volume in a great teamwork environment
• Achieve sales goals through prospecting:
  • New business and leads
  • Lost lead campaigns
  • Unrenewed service lists
  • Seasonal Outbound sales campaigns focused on mosquito sales
  • Win‑back call campaigns
  • Backlog cancel recovery calls
• Utilizing marketing tools to drive new business development
• Display and practice a high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Excellent follow‑up and quality assurance with each task
• Proficiently navigate a Windows‑based & Web based system to perform data entry
• Utilize strong listening skills and probing questions to identify and evaluate the customer needs
• Use strong communication skills to communicate/empathize with customers
• Participate in quality assurance processes, programs, and initiatives
• Safeguards customer’s privacy and other proprietary information
• Work well within a team
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all company and departmental policies, practices, procedures, programs, and services
• Monitor, update and maintain customer database with accurate customer information including call details, disposition of calls, payments, and other results
• Attend regular team meetings to improve skills, share best practices and hear key communications
• Exercise consistent independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

We Offer…

• A Competitive Compensation package
• Competitive salary ranging from $17-$18 hourly base pay + uncapped commission (average annual pay $50,000-$75,000)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match,employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
• Inclusive training programs as the industry leader

Why Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin Pest Control is a global residential and business service provider
• Consecutive years of improved earnings with over 2 million customers
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• No Experience Required!! Sales experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification, if required (company paid)
• Ability to work independently and interact with our great clients

What you’ll need

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working in a high‑volume role
• Basic computer skills in various software and web‑based applications
• We encourage applicants to complete our short Culture Index Survey so we can get to know your natural work style and preferences

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