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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeBeaumont, TX, USA

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 keep it and other equipment clean.
  • The candidate must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or repositioning objects up to 20 pounds at the specified frequencies, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and narrow or moving surfaces.
  • The candidate must be comfortable dealing with pests such as 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.
  • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills are required.

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, using knowledge of company products and services to recommend pest control solutions.
  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, then sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance to 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 customer proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete home diagrams using the sales CRM to document customers' homes and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge for new service installations to help ensure the work is completed satisfactorily.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM.
  • Travel within assigned territories, up to 100% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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