Outside Sales Representative - Will Train

Orkin; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

Orkin is seeking a Termite Sales Inspector in Petaluma, California. This position focuses on providing comprehensive termite protection services while ensuring customer satisfaction through professionalism. Ideal candidates will be driven to achieve sales goals, comfortable using technology, and capable of engaging with clients at their homes.

The role offers an annual earnings range of $60,000 to $100,000, including a company vehicle and extensive benefits like medical coverage and training programs. Join Orkin for a rewarding career in a resilient industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Ability to obtain necessary pesticide license/certification (company-paid).

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through prospecting new business.
• Conduct 360 inspections of residences.
• Prepare sales agreements and explain processes to customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

Overview

As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you specialize in promoting and safeguarding homes through comprehensive termite protection services. You engage homeowners with a persuasive pitch backed by Orkin’s 125‑year legacy and award‑winning training that emphasizes professionalism, expertise, and customer satisfaction. This role combines a competitive drive and collaborative teamwork to maximize financial potential through high‑performance sales skills, with opportunities for annual rewards, leadership paths, a company vehicle, competitive pay, a 401(k) program, and volunteer initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all tasks.
• Conduct yourself with integrity, professionalism, and empathy toward customers and coworkers.
• Serve as an empathetic problem solver using in‑depth training to recommend tailored pest solutions.
• Achieve sales goals through prospecting new business, utilizing assigned leads from a robust advertising budget.
• Schedule sales appointments and meet customers at homes to explain how Orkin’s products give peace of mind.
• Perform 360 inspections from attics to crawlspaces, scrutinizing interior and exterior spaces.
• Prepare sales agreements using the iPad provided, and explain recommendations, processes, and expectations to customers.

We Offer

• Competitive earnings ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 annually, plus a company vehicle with a gas card.
• During the first 90 days, hourly compensation is $28.85; after completing required licensure, transition to a base salary plus commission.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, maternity and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards.
• Industry‑leading, quality training program.

Why Orkin?

• Opportunity for career growth in a recession‑resistant industry.
• Service‑oriented mindset building customer loyalty and trust.
• Personal responsibility for commitments.
• Team‑focused culture.
• Continuous learning and leadership development.
• Community support and purposeful mission.
• Core values: safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity, innovation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain necessary pesticide license/certification (company‑paid).
• Independently work in the field while interacting with clients.

Work Environment

Candidates must meet the following physical requirements and be able to safely perform job duties:

• Use ladders within manufacturer weight limits.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc., including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including possible OSHA‑compliant respirator.
• Work in various weather conditions.

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

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