Rentokil Initial

Residential Sales Specialist

Rentokil Initial$62K — $108K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Technical degree preferred
  • Pest Industry certifications are a plus
  • 1+ years of sales or pest technician experience required
  • 1-2 years in pest control sales preferred
  • Must possess effective verbal communication skills, particularly in customer engagement
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Ability to travel up to 100% within assigned territories

Responsibilities

  • Assess customer needs through a detailed needs analysis to recommend pest control solutions
  • Visually inspect residential properties for pest issues and potential entry points
  • Sell pest control solutions based on customer assessments
  • Collaborate with customer service, sales, and technicians to identify new sales opportunities
  • Work with Branch Manager to identify revenue opportunities and develop proposals for pest control services
  • Complete detailed home diagrams using sales CRM for customer understanding
  • Follow up on past proposals to secure sales

Benefits

  • Benefits start on day one for full-time employees, with no waiting period
  • Access to comprehensive pest management training and certifications
  • Opportunity for commission and performance-based bonuses
  • Engagement with a customer-focused team for collaborative sales improvement
  • Potential for career advancement within the pest control industry
Full Job Description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

What do our Residential Sales Specialists do?

The primary purpose of this role is selling the company's Residential Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. This includes assessing customers' needs by performing a needs analysis based on customer concerns using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the organization's pest control solutions.

Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Assessing customers' needs by performing a needs analysis based on customer concerns using expert knowledge of the company's products and services and certifications.
  • Visually inspects homes and businesses for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc
  • Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions for residential customers.
  • Collaborates with our customer service center, Inside Sales department, and technicians for increased opportunities
  • Partners with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with our current base and service specialist engagement Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues while also proposing additional enhancements to pest household services.
  • Complete Home diagram using Sales CRM and provided to ensure clear understanding of customer home and possible challenges.
  • Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
  • Provide expert knowledge to new service installations to ensure the job is completed satisfactorily
  • Complete daily activities and sales performance using the company sales CRM

What do you need?

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer Associate's or Technical degree
  • Pest Industry certifications a plus
  • Must have 1 or more years of sales or pest technician experience
  • Prefer 1-2 years of experience in pest control sales and 2 or more years in a customer service role
  • Must be an effective verbal communicator, with particular emphasis on customer-facing conversations and presentation with additional follow-ups
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
  • Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Base pay range: $15.87-$28.27/hour

Annual Total Earning Potential after initial training period: $62300 - $108400 / year

In addition to the base pay, a Colleague working in this role who has completed training may be eligible to earn additional monetary compensation including overtime, incentive, and/or commission pay. Total annual earning potential may vary based on performance, assigned routes, and achieving Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs").

Pay Range

Hourly: $17.00 - $22.00


We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Employees in this position perform work within customer's residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer's records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non-violent and non-disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work.

About Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial is a British business services company that provides a range of services, including pest control, hygiene services, and workwear. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Camberley, UK. Rentokil Initial operates in over 80 countries and has a workforce of over 40,000 employees. The company is divided into four main business segments: pest control, hygiene, workwear, and plants. Rentokil Initial is one of the largest pest control companies in the world and has a significant presence in the UK and Europe.
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Market Cap
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