Outside Sales Professional

Bug Out; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Total Rewards Program

Health benefits & retirement plan

Job summary

Rentokil North America, Inc. is seeking a Pest Control Consultant to sell pest control services to residential customers. You’ll inspect homes, assess needs, and propose effective solutions while coordinating with support teams.

Travel up to 100% within the territory is required. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, with a background in sales preferred. Training pay ranges from $19 to $21 per hour, with total earnings potential over $62k annually including

Qualifications

• Strong social, customer service, and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Sell pest control solutions to residential customers based on a needs assessment.
• Inspect homes for pests and issues, proposing maintenance plans.
• Develop proposals, follow up on opportunities, and close sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Pest Control Consultants do?The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry leading 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.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: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 customersCollaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunitiesPartner 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 servicesComplete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challengesFollow up on past proposals to close sales opportunitiesProvide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorilyComplete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRMEssential Job Functions:We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean: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 objectsYou’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 cleanSometimes 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)What do you need?High school diploma or equivalentA 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 experienceTravel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)Must pass pre-employment background screenTraining Pay: $19-$21Annual Total Earning Potential after initial training period: $62300 - $108400 / yearBase Pay RangeHourly: $19.00 - $21.00While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).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 GrowthMultiple avenues to grow your careerTraining and development programs availableTuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)Health and WellnessFull-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much moreSavings and Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributionsWork-Life BalanceVacation days & sick daysCompany-paid holidays & floating holidaysA company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibilityWe 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 click here to review your privacy rights.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.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.