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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Outside Sales Professional

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorthbrook, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, and sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and technicians to identify opportunities.
  • Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue streams among current customers and engage service specialists.
  • Develop customer proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional pest household services.
  • Complete a home diagram using the sales customer relationship management system to communicate the home's layout and potential challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities.
  • Provide expert knowledge for new service installations to help ensure satisfactory completion.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company's sales customer relationship management system.

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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