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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Representative

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeNo salary listed

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 be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain the vehicle and other equipment in clean condition.
  • Applicants must be comfortable encountering pests and entering small spaces, including basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • Applicants must be able to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and 11–20 pounds frequently, and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and narrow or slippery surfaces.
  • Applicants must be willing to use personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator when needed, and work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
  • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills are required.
  • Applicants must travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories.

Responsibilities

  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, then sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance to residential customers based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians to increase opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue opportunities within the current customer base and engage service specialists.
  • Develop customer proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to pest household services.
  • Complete a home diagram using the Sales CRM to clarify the customer’s home and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge for new service installations to ensure the work is completed satisfactorily.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM.

Desired Qualifications

  • Related sales experience and/or training is desired.
  • 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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