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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeVentura, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver’s license from the applicant’s current state of residence is required.
  • Applicants must have strong social, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Applicants must be able to travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories.
  • Applicants must be able to perform the physical activities described, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating stairs, ladders, and uneven or slippery surfaces.
  • Applicants must be comfortable handling pests and entering confined spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • Applicants must safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.
  • Applicants must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, and passageways.

Responsibilities

  • Sell pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers while providing customer-focused service to grow the business.
  • Assess customers’ needs through consultation and analysis, applying knowledge of the company’s products and services to sell pest control solutions.
  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, then sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance based on the findings.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and technicians to increase sales opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue opportunities among the current customer base and through service specialist engagement.
  • Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and recommend additional enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete a home diagram using the sales customer relationship management system to document the customer’s home and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to help ensure satisfactory completion.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales customer relationship management system.

Desired Qualifications

  • Related sales experience and/or training is desirable.
  • At least 1–2 years of pest technician or sales experience is preferred.

About the Company

Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Terminix provides pest and termite control for homes and businesses via a network of branches and franchises, offering one-time treatments and ongoing prevention plans, including a termite protection contract with annual inspections and guarantees. It uses an asset-light model with high margins, negative working capital, and low capital expenditure, supported by recurring service revenue and occasional acquisitions. It differentiates itself through franchise-based delivery, long-term contracts and guarantees, and its integration into Rentokil's global platform for scale and shared resources. Its goal is to be a leading provider of pest and termite control by delivering reliable, predictable service, expanding its footprint, and growing profitability under Rentokil.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$6.7B
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Founded
1927

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