Outside Sales Representative

Overview

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

We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and outstanding benefits. Roto-Rooter is currently seeking Outside Sales Representatives for both our Excavation and Water Restoration departments. Ideal candidates will actively pursue sales opportunities and qualified leads provided by field service technicians and call centers.

Salary Range: $500 base salary per week per year plus mileage reimbursement. Commissions and bonuses paid upon goals met.

All leads provided. No cold calls. Flexible work schedules. Top industry benefits.

• 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/solutions and effectively close sales.
• Be a trusted information resource for Roto-Rooter customers.

• Identify and sell opportunities to repair and/or replace sewer lines for both residential and commercial customers.
• Conduct camera assessments of sewer lines to determine if there is root interruption or breakage in the sewer line resulting in the need for repair or replacement.

• Identify and sell opportunities to mitigate property damage caused by water to the residential and commercial market.
• 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.
• Organized self‑starter with an outgoing personality.
• Working knowledge of common software programs.
• Previous experience with outside sales of in‑home services is 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

We offer 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.