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Terminix

Franchise-based pest and termite control services

Account Executive

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCanton, MI, 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.
  • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills are required.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Candidates must obtain any required industry licenses; the company will provide and pay for them.
  • Candidates must be able to move up to 20 pounds, perform physical activities including climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
  • Candidates must be comfortable encountering pests and entering small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
  • Candidates must safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.
  • Candidates must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and regularly work in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.

Responsibilities

  • Sell commercial pest management services and products to new and existing commercial customers while maintaining customer-focused service and growing the business.
  • Call on market segments including hospitality, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and retail.
  • Learn to inspect for and identify infestations or potential infestations involving organisms, insects, birds, and other pests.
  • Prepare proposals and presentations that result in sales.
  • Create new business opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, networking, leads, referrals, and cross-selling.
  • Visually inspect buildings for pests, pest harborage, and pest entry points, then sell pest control solutions and preventative maintenance to commercial customers based on assessment findings.
  • Develop territory strategies to exceed sales targets.
  • Learn and maintain knowledge of the company's programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings.
  • Build partnerships and collaborate with internal departments to maximize growth opportunities and deliver service solutions.
  • Record daily activities and sales performance using the company sales customer relationship management system.
  • Travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of business-to-business sales experience is preferred, particularly prospecting skills such as cold calling, lead generation, and networking.

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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