
Outside Sales Professional
Rentokil Pest Control South Africa, Frederick, MD, United States
Overview
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! 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. Our mission is 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 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 rely on you to protect their homes and families. You will assess customers’ needs by consulting with the customer and applying knowledge of the company’s products and services to sell pest control solutions.
Responsibilities 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 customers
Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, 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 existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to pest household services
Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provide it to ensure clear understanding of the customer’s home and potential challenges
Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may require physical effort. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Physical expectations include:
Move up to 10 lbs regularly and 11–20 lbs frequently (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects)
Move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; navigate stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; maintain balance on slippery or moving surfaces
Be comfortable dealing with different pests and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and keep it and equipment clean
Wear PPE as required (e.g., OSHA-compliant respirator) and work in confined spaces or narrow passageways
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license from your state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
Strong social, customer service, and communication skills; related experience/training in sales is a plus
Prefer at least 1–2 years of pest technician or sales experience
Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory
Base Pay Range
Yearly: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 Starting pay may vary based on location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family offers opportunity, growth, competitive pay, and performance incentives. Full-Time colleagues qualify for the listed benefits; Part-Time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting criteria.
Growth opportunities, training and development programs, and tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
401(k) with company matching
Vacation, sick days, holidays, and flexibility in a safety-focused environment
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.
This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil complies with all applicable employment laws related to qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents may review privacy rights.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc. Messages may be sent via Workday, Loop, and HireVue. You can opt out at any time. Message and data rates may apply.
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Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! 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. Our mission is 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 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 rely on you to protect their homes and families. You will assess customers’ needs by consulting with the customer and applying knowledge of the company’s products and services to sell pest control solutions.
Responsibilities 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 customers
Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, 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 existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to pest household services
Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provide it to ensure clear understanding of the customer’s home and potential challenges
Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may require physical effort. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Physical expectations include:
Move up to 10 lbs regularly and 11–20 lbs frequently (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects)
Move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; navigate stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; maintain balance on slippery or moving surfaces
Be comfortable dealing with different pests and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and keep it and equipment clean
Wear PPE as required (e.g., OSHA-compliant respirator) and work in confined spaces or narrow passageways
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license from your state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
Strong social, customer service, and communication skills; related experience/training in sales is a plus
Prefer at least 1–2 years of pest technician or sales experience
Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory
Base Pay Range
Yearly: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 Starting pay may vary based on location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family offers opportunity, growth, competitive pay, and performance incentives. Full-Time colleagues qualify for the listed benefits; Part-Time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting criteria.
Growth opportunities, training and development programs, and tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
401(k) with company matching
Vacation, sick days, holidays, and flexibility in a safety-focused environment
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.
This company is a Drug Free workplace. Rentokil complies with all applicable employment laws related to qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents may review privacy rights.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc. Messages may be sent via Workday, Loop, and HireVue. You can opt out at any time. Message and data rates may apply.
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