Outside Sales Representative at Orkin in Claremont, CA

Summary: Orkin is a leading pest control company with nearly 125 years of experience, seeking motivated individuals for the role of Outside Sales Representative. In this position, you will provide exceptional customer service by recommending termite protection services and conducting thorough inspections to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:
- You’ll be responsible for understanding Orkin’s termite protection services and how to make strategic recommendations to customers
- By performing 360 inspections from attics to crawlspaces and everything in between, you’ll be able to solve problems and build trusted relationships ensuring homes and families are protected
- Adept at listening to needs and clearly explaining practical solutions, you can win over customers with confidence and care
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities
- Conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and integrity with customers and coworkers
- Serve as an empathetic problem solver for customers by utilizing the in-depth training provided to recommend the best innovative overall pest solution for each customer's needs
- Achieve goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads—we have a robust advertising budget to provide you with leads
- Schedule sales appointments and meet with potential customers in their homes where you will explain how Orkin’s products and services can give them peace of mind
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the customer’s home—don’t worry, we teach you how!
- Make recommendations to customers based on inspection and issues identified by addressing any questions, explaining the process and setting expectations
- Use the iPad we provide to prepare sales agreements and help you stay organized—we will provide training on this too

Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license/certification if required (company paid)
- Ability to work in the field independently and interact with our great clients
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Willing to work in different types of weather conditions

Required Skills: Pesticide license/certification, Use of iPad for sales agreements, Ladder safety

Benefits: Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee stock purchase plan, Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life Insurance, Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards, Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program, Opportunities to volunteer and give back, Award-winning training program, Orkin Guarantee demonstrating commitment to customer satisfaction