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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeFranklin, TN, USANo 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.
  • Applicants must be able to regularly move up to 10 pounds and frequently move 11–20 pounds.
  • Applicants must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use stairs and ladders, and move safely on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
  • Applicants must be comfortable encountering pests such as spiders, flies, mosquitoes, and rodents, and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • Applicants must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and regularly working 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, applying knowledge of the company’s products and services to recommend pest-control solutions.
  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entries; based on the findings, sell pest-control solutions and preventative maintenance to residential customers.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians to identify increased sales opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams among current customers and increase service-specialist engagement.
  • Develop customer proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete a home diagram using the company’s sales customer relationship management system to document the home and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge for new service installations to help ensure the job is completed satisfactorily.
  • Complete daily activity and sales-performance records using the company’s sales customer relationship management system.
  • Keep the company vehicle and other equipment clean.

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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