Residential Sales Representative (Bakersfield)

Our Home Sales Inspector position combines your need for freedom and competitive drive along with your desire to be part of a team. You’ll perform inspections on properties and make strategic recommendations to new and existing customers to help prevent pests and provide peace of mind. You’ll solve problems and build trusted relationships as an essential partner to protect their homes with confidence and care. Join a winning culture in a recession-resistant industry where you can maximize your financial potential with your high-performance sales skills!
Responsibilities

You will…

  • Serve as a problem solver for customers by utilizing the in-depth training provided to decide on the best overall pest solution for each customer’s needs.
  • Achieve sales goals through prospecting new business and assigned leads.
  • Utilizing marketing tools to drive new business development.
  • Conduct an inspection of the interior and exterior of the client’s commercial property—don’t worry, we teach you how!
  • Make recommendations to clients based on your 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!

Qualifications

What type of benefits will you receive?

  • Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card
  • Our average Sales Professionals earn $60K+ in their first year with our top performers earning $100K+
  • Company provided iPhone and iPad with sales software
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
  • Industry leading, quality, comprehensive training program

What do you need to be successful?

  • Outside sales experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check is 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
  • Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity
  • Ability to 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

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer

Are you ready to join the Best in Pests? Orkin has been the industry leader for more than 120 years. Apply now!

Job Category: Sales
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bakersfield

Apply for this position

Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx