Residential Sales

Orkin LLC
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2024
Overview

For Those Who Like Being the Best, Join the Best in Pests.

 

As an Orkin Termite Sales Inspector, you get the advantage of a highly persuasive pitch: top-notch protection from the industry leader with more than 120 years of experience. You’ll also have the satisfaction of helping homeowners protect their most valuable asset.

 

It’s a role that combines your competitive drive and your desire to be part of a team. You’ll have the opportunity to maximize your financial potential with high-performance sales skills and contribute to the overall success of the business. And you can earn your way to an annual rewards trip honoring top performers.

 

You’ll have more than a job—you’ll have a career with growth potential and benefits that go beyond the basics. This includes a company vehicle, competitive pay and a 401(k) program. Not to mention, you’ll receive opportunities to volunteer and give back 

 

With Orkin’s award-winning training program, you’ll receive all the tools you need to succeed. That means no industry experience required to start building your career. Plus, if there’s one thing we know at Orkin, it’s that pests keep coming back, and that makes our industry recession resistant.  

 

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! 

 


Responsibilities

As a Sales Inspector, 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.

 

  • Our sales pros earn top wages, recognition, and opportunities for annual awards trips!
  • 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 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 to explain Orkin’s products and services.
  • 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.
  • Stay organized and prepare sales agreements using a company provided iPad – we will provide training on this too.

 

What type of benefits will you receive?

  • Competitive earnings and a company vehicle with gas card
  • 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

 

Why should you choose Orkin?

  • Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider who provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers
  • The Pest Management Industry is growing – and is a recession resistant line of business
  • You have a service-oriented mindset that leads you to build loyalty and trust with customers
  • You hold yourself responsible for commitments
  • You value being part of a team
  • You want to join a company that supports the community
  • Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, , (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Are you ready to join the Best in Pests?


Qualifications

What do you need to be successful?

No Experience Required – we’ll train you!

  • 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 customers

 

What will my work environment be like?

 

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the job duties with or without accommodations:

  • Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
  • 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

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