Wildlife Sales & Service Specialist

Rentokil Pest Control

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for inspecting homes for wildlife and pest issues, selling preventative solutions, and performing necessary exclusion and repair work. They must collaborate with internal teams to manage sales performance and ensure customer satisfaction through expert service delivery.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. You possess strong social, customer service, and communication skills, with related sales experience being a significant advantage. You are comfortable performing physical tasks, working in various environments, and are willing to travel extensively within your assigned territory.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales CRM

pest control

vehicle operation

personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Description

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

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Wildlife Sales & Service Specialists do?

This is an all-in-one type of position that is responsible for completing  initial home inspections for wildlife exclusions and home repair damage due to wildlife invasion, selling services to customers, scheduling businesses, completing wildlife exclusion and home repair work, and some pest control work occasionally. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers

  • Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities

  • Partner 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

Essential Job Functions:

We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean:

  • You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects

  • You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you’ll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You’ll definitely get your steps in.)

  • You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc.

  • You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean

  • Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live)

What do you need?

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided)

  • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales.

  • Prefer at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience

  • Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Base Pay Range

Hourly: $18.00 - $25.00

While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

Professional and Personal Growth

  • Multiple avenues to grow your career 

  • Training and development programs available

  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)


Health and Wellness

  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more


Savings and Retirement

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

Work-Life Balance

  • Vacation days & sick days

  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility


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.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Rentokil Pest Control

The Rentokil and Terminix family of brands have come together to form the world’s leading pest control company. With our shared vision, we’ll be expanding our products, services, and technology. And with our combined resources, we’ll do more to power innovation and develop sustainable solutions for our planet. It’s all part of our commitment to putting you first and delivering the highest level of comfort and peace of mind to families, businesses and local communities around the corner and around the globe. This page is intended for corporate updates. To see brand specific content, visit our affiliated pages.
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