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New Customer Sales Specialist

Western Pest Services, California, MO, USA

Pay: $50,000-$75,000/yr

Job type: Seasonal


New Customer Specialist
We're the Industry Leader Because of Leaders Like You.

Are you self-motivated? Do you enjoy helping people? Can you work in a fast-paced environment? If you possess these qualities, you will fit right in line with our team!

We are seeking a talented New Customer Specialist to join our inside sales team, focusing driving growth and sales. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, and weekends.

As part of the Orkin sales team, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch service from an iconic brand name and the industry leader with almost 125 years of protecting homes and businesses. That's backed by award‑winning training that ensures the professionalism and expertise of all Orkin Pros and the Orkin Guarantee that demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction.

This role combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a talented team. You'll have the opportunity to maximize your financial potential with high‑performance sales skills and contribute to the overall success of the business.

You’ll have more than a job; you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back so that everyone has a safe place to live, work, and play. Work alongside a team that values safety, professionalism, empathy, integrity and innovation in pursuit of our mission to deliver the peace of mind only an Orkin Pro can provide.

With Orkin's award‑winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there's one thing we know at Orkin, it's that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant.

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now!

Responsibilities
You will...

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and capacity to handle high work volume in a great teamwork environment

Achieve sales goals through prospecting:

New business and leads

Lost lead campaigns

Unrenewed service lists

Seasonal Outbound sales campaigns focused on mosquito sales

Win‑back call campaigns

Backlog cancel recovery calls

Utilizing marketing tools to drive new business development

Display and practice a high level of integrity and ethical standards

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently

Excellent follow‑up and quality assurance with each task

Proficiently navigate a Windows‑based & Web based system to perform data entry

Utilize strong listening skills and probing questions to identify and evaluate the customer needs

Use strong communication skills to communicate/empathize with customers

Participate in quality assurance processes, programs, and initiatives

Safeguards customer's privacy and other proprietary information

Work well within a team

Maintain a thorough knowledge of all company and departmental policies, practices, procedures, programs, and services

Monitor, update and maintain customer database with accurate customer information including call details, disposition of calls, payments, and other results

Attend regular team meetings to improve skills, share best practices and hear key communications

Exercise consistent independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

We Offer

A Competitive Compensation package

Competitive salary ranging from $17-$18 hourly base pay + uncapped commission (average annual pay $50,000-$75,000)

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards

Inclusive training programs as the industry leader

Why Orkin?

Founded in 1901, Orkin Pest Control is a global residential and business service provider

Consecutive years of improved earnings with over 2 million customers

Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

No Experience Required!! Sales experience preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Valid driver's license required

Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification, if required (company paid)

Ability to work independently and interact with our great clients

What you'll need

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Comfortable working in a high‑volume role

Basic computer skills in various software and web‑based applications

We encourage applicants to complete our short Culture Index Survey so we can get to know your natural work style and preferences

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer

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