Outside Sales Representative

Overview

Unlimited earnings with an average of $100,000-$125,000 per year plus mileage reimbursement. This position has a weekly base pay plus commission. All leads are provided—no cold calls. Flexible work schedules and top industry benefits.

This opportunity provides the same earning potential, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits described above.

Founded in 1935, Roto‑Rooter is North America’s largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. We operate over 100 company‑owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving ~90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Roto‑Rooter is seeking Outside Sales Representatives for both our Excavation and Water Restoration departments. Ideal candidates actively pursue sales opportunities and qualified leads provided by field service technicians and call centers. Prior outside sales experience is desired, but all experience will be considered.

Salary Range: $500 base salary per week. Commissions and bonus paid upon goals met with an average of $100,000–$125,000. This is an overtime‑exempt position.

• Engage in proactive follow‑up communication with existing customers to deliver effective solutions for their plumbing or water‑related issues.
• Leverage our established pricing matrix and/or insurance guidelines to provide competitive quotes for repair/replacement options and effectively close sales.
• Serve as a trusted information resource for Roto‑Rooter customers.

• Identify and sell opportunities to repair and/or replace sewer lines for residential and commercial customers.
• Conduct camera assessments of sewer lines to determine root interruption or breakage requiring repair or replacement.

• Identify and sell opportunities to mitigate property damage caused by water to residential and commercial markets.
• Perform assessments of property to determine moisture levels and the need for demolition and drying to acceptable levels.

• A valid driver’s license
• Exceptional focus on delivering outstanding customer service
• Thrives in a fast‑paced work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Plumbing experience is not required or necessary
• Organized self‑starter with an outgoing personality
• Working knowledge of common software programs
• Previous outside sales experience of in‑home services strongly desired, but all outside sales experience will be considered

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto‑Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.