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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeLaGrange, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license from the candidate's current state of residence is required.
  • The candidate must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain the vehicle and other equipment in a clean condition.
  • The candidate must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise reposition up to 10 pounds regularly and 11–20 pounds frequently.
  • The candidate must be able to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles, including maintaining balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
  • The candidate must be comfortable encountering pests including spiders, flies, mosquitoes, and rodents, and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and regularly work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
  • The candidate must be able to travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect homes visually for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, and use assessment findings to sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance to residential customers.
  • Assess customer needs through consultation and analysis, using knowledge of company products and services to sell pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians to identify and pursue sales opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams among the current customer base and engage service specialists.
  • Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete a home diagram using the sales customer relationship management system to document the home and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide product and service knowledge for new installations to help ensure satisfactory completion.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales customer relationship management system.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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