Outside Sales Representative - Environmental Testing (Field Sales | Uncapped Commission)

Vert Environmental

$80K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in outside sales or field sales
  • Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Ability to independently manage a territory
  • Comfort with cold prospecting and closing deals
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Responsibilities

  • Engage in daily face-to-face outreach within assigned territory
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
  • Generate new business through various channels including office visits and trade shows
  • Manage the sales cycle from qualification to closing
  • Advise clients on environmental testing needs
  • Identify upselling opportunities within existing accounts
  • Maintain an organized pipeline in CRM

Benefits

  • Base salary between $80,000-$90,000 based on experience
  • Uncapped monthly commission on invoiced sales
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Assigned territory in San Diego County
Full Job Description
If you're a natural hunter who thrives on face-to-face interactions, enjoys building new relationships, and is motivated by results, this role could be a great fit for you. It offers strong earning potential, long-term career growth, and the stability of a recession-resistant industry.

THE OPPORTUNITY
  • Base salary: $80,000-$90,000 (flexible based on experience)
  • Uncapped monthly commission, paid on invoiced sales
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Assigned territory: San Diego County
WHY TOP SALESPEOPLE JOIN VERT
  • Six-figure earning potential
  • Opportunity to build and own your sales territory
  • Strong demand for environmental testing services across residential and commercial markets
  • Backed by an experienced operations team that supports fast turnaround and service delivery

WHAT YOUR DAYS LOOK LIKE
  • You'll spend most of your time in the field, roughly 90%, meeting property managers, restoration contractors, real estate professionals, insurance contacts, and other key prospects across your territory. Your job is to build real relationships, become the go-to environmental testing expert in your market, and close business.
  • Own and grow your territory through daily face-to-face outreach
  • Generate new business through office visits, job site drop-ins, industry events, and trade shows
  • Build long-term relationships with potential clients
  • Run the full sales cycle - qualify, propose, negotiate, and close
  • Serve clients as a trusted advisor for environmental testing: asbestos, mold, lead, bacteria, and more
  • Identify upsell and repeat business opportunities within your existing accounts
  • Keep your pipeline tight and organized in CRM

WHO THRIVES HERE

This role is the right fit if you:
  • Have a proven track record in outside or field sales, with experience owning a territory and consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets backed by measurable results
  • Enjoy being on the move, building relationships face-to-face, and spending most of your time in the field (this is a 90% field-based role)
  • Comfortable with cold prospecting, consistent follow-up, and independently closing deals without hand-holding
  • Resilient and professional when handling rejection, staying focused and motivated by results
  • Self-directed, able to manage your own schedule and prioritize effectively
  • Hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation

Nice to have:
  • Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
  • Background in environmental services, construction, real estate, or restoration industries

WHY VERT ENVIRONMENTAL
  • Established, trusted California brand with strong market recognition
  • Recession-resistant industry where environmental testing is often required by regulation, not discretionary spend
  • Uncapped commission structure, paid monthly on invoiced sales
  • Strong operational support team ensuring fast turnaround times, certified technicians, and a reputation that helps you win business
  • Clear growth opportunities, with top performers progressing into leadership and mentoring roles as the team expands

ABOUT VERT ENVIRONMENTAL

Vert Environmental is a leading third-party industrial hygiene consulting and testing company serving residential and commercial clients across California. For over a decade, we've been the trusted name in fast, accurate environmental testing for asbestos, lead, mold, and bacteria, supporting clients from initial inspection through remediation. Our certified professionals adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.

If you thrive in the B2B field sales, enjoy building relationships in person, and are driven by measurable results, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply today and grow with Vert Environmental.

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