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Outside Sales Professional

Bug Out Service, LLC, Chapel Hill, NC, United States


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 pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission 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 industry‑leading 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 count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers’ needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis using expert knowledge of the company’s products and services that result in the sales of the organization’s 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 our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities

Partner with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement; develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services

Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible 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 – Physical Demands

Move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects

Move around a lot – sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces

Comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.) and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.

Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and all other equipment clean

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator, and work regularly in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

Strong social, customer service, and communication skills – related experience and/or training in sales would be an advantage

Prefer at least 1–2 years of pest technician or sales experience

Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Benefits Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work‑Life Balance

Vacation days & sick days

Company‑paid holidays & floating holidays

A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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