Residential Sales Specialist

Overview

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 are a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries.

We are committed to protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving the planet.

What do our Pest Control Consultants do?

The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company’s pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers while maintaining customer-focused service to grow the business. You are the face of our national brand in your local community, helping to protect homes and families. This includes assessing customer needs, consulting with the customer, and applying expert knowledge of the company’s products and services to drive sales of pest control solutions.

• Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entries; based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance for residential customers
• Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales, and Technicians for increased opportunities
• Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with the current base and service specialist engagement; develop proposals to resolve pest issues and propose enhancements to household services
• Complete Home diagram using the Sales CRM to ensure clear understanding of the customer home and potential challenges
• Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
• Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure satisfactory completion
• Record daily activities and sales performance using the company Sales CRM

We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions may involve physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Here’s what we mean:

• Move up to 10 lbs regularly and 11–20 lbs frequently (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects)
• Move around a lot: regular sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; ascend/descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; maintain balance on uneven or moving surfaces
• Be comfortable dealing with different pests and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep equipment clean
• Wear PPE as required and work in confined spaces or narrow aisles (where pests live)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license from your state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
• Strong social, customer service, and communication skills; related experience or training in sales is a plus
• Prefer at least 1–2 years of pest technician or sales experience
• Travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territory

A career with the Rentokil family offers opportunities for growth, rewards for high performance, and many roles with performance incentives. Below is information about some benefits. Full-Time Colleagues qualify for benefits;
Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting criteria.

Total Rewards Program includes:

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Enrollment begins immediately upon hire with benefits starting day 1
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and more

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work–Life Balance

• Vacation and sick days
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We 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 complies with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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