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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeNo 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 equipment in clean condition.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working around pests, entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics, and regularly working in confined spaces or narrow passageways.
  • The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, when needed.
  • The role requires physical activity including regularly moving up to 10 pounds and frequently moving 11–20 pounds; sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and traversing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
  • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories.

Responsibilities

  • Sell pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers while providing 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; use findings to sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians to identify and develop sales opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams among the current customer base and support service specialist engagement.
  • Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose enhancements to household pest services.
  • Complete home diagrams using the sales CRM to document the home and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide product knowledge for new service installations to help ensure the job is completed satisfactorily.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM.

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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