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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeDothan, AL, 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 role requires the ability to move 10 pounds regularly and 11–20 pounds frequently, and to perform activities including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
  • The role requires comfort handling different pests and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • The role requires safely operating a motor vehicle and keeping it and other equipment clean.
  • The role requires wearing personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
  • The role requires strong social, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Sell pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers while maintaining customer-focused service to grow the business.
  • Assess customer 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 increase opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with the current customer base and engage service specialists.
  • Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete home diagrams using the sales customer relationship management system to document customer homes and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure satisfactory completion.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales customer relationship management system.
  • Travel within assigned territories up to 100% of the time.

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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