Field Sales Representative
Posted: 25 May, 2023Organization: Turner Pest Control
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Turner Pest Control is a rapidly growing pest control company that has been providing excellent service to our residential and commercial customers over the past 50 years. We have stayed at the forefront of the industry by constantly improving the methods, technologies, and services we offer and partnering with the best in the industry. As we expand across the southeast, we promise to keep innovating and providing the best experience possible for our customers and employees. We currently have 15 branches, 60,000+ customers and 400+ employees and expect to continue growing.
Job Summary:
The successful salesperson will source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve quotas. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing customers, generating leads, and managing sales of our services.
At Turner Pest Control, our most important service is our customers’ peace of mind! We are a fun, family-oriented pest control company that is rapidly growing throughout the state of Florida. We are proud of our team of professionals who work together to provide quality pest control services to the members of our community. We are seeking a Residential Sales Field Inspector who is ready to join our family and help continue our company growth!
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. While supported by an incredible team of pest management professionals, our field inspectors work independently throughout the day. If you enjoy being on the go, learning something new every day, and interacting with a variety of customers, this position might be just what you have been searching for.
Position responsibilities include inspecting the interior and exterior areas of customer's homes to determine service needs. A successful residential sales field inspector will be able to source new sales opportunities and close both self-generated and lead-driven business opportunities to meet and achieve quotas. We provide all necessary training to get you started on your career as a pest management professional, as well as continuing education to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest in the pest world.
We are looking for a competitive residential sales field inspector to develop sales strategies and attract new customers.
A Residential Sales field Inspector conducts the following duties:
· Inspect the interior and exterior areas of customer’s homes to determine service needs
· Access crawl spaces and tight attics as needed during inspections
· Schedule sales appointments
· Prospect and develop new business sales through cold-calling, telemarketing and networking
· Make sales presentations to customers by explaining the identified pest problems, instructing them about the services we offer to combat the pest problems, and setting reasonable expectations for resolution of the issues
· Explain procedures to the customer and accurately complete and obtain customer signatures on paperwork
· Meet or exceed the established sales goals
· Participate in community events to maintain a presence and to generate new sales leads
· Close both self-generated and lead-driven business opportunities
· Communicate service setups with the corporate office ensuring accounts are properly initiated
· Cross-sell existing and new customers with our various services to include lawn, termite, and pest control services
· Problem solving and/or complaint resolution
Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Must be at least 21 years of age
· Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with minimal violations
· Must have a background in outside sales
· Must be a self-starter who can work independently
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This position requires daily driving within the assigned territory to conduct pest control sales and inspections both inside and outside of a customer’s home and property. Employee will routinely use computers, tablets, cell phones and standard office equipment.
Physical Demands:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· The employee is required to sit, walk, climb, balance, and frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl when conducting inspections.
· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Position Type:
This is a full-time position. Some Saturdays may be required.
Travel:
Local daily travel within the assigned territory.
Why work for Turner Pest Control?
We offer:
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Medical, dental and vision coverage
· Company-paid life insurance
· Company-paid short-term disability
· Optional supplemental benefits
· Enrollment eligibility begins first of the month following date of hire
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
· 401(k) plan with company match of 4%
· Immediate enrollment eligibility
· Convenient direct paycheck deposit
· Team Member reward and recognition program
AND MORE
· Eight (8) paid holidays
· Paid time off
· Team Member discount on our services
· Team Member referral bonuses
· Opportunities to participate in community events
Turner Pest Control is a drug free workplace
A pre-hire compliance screening and background screening will be conducted.
Turner Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner Pest Control is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Turner Pest Control will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Recruiting Department at 904-355-5300.
About Turner Pest Control:
We began in 1971 as a friendly, family-run business. 50 years later, that’s still how we operate. The technology may change, but our commitment to our neighbors never will. In 2018, Turner Pest Control became a part of Anticimex, a $6 billion global pest control organization with a mission of being the leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces growth, technology, and integrity as we strive to become the global leader in pest control.
Today, we’re one of the fastest-growing companies in Florida. We’re an industry leader ranked at number 5 of the Top 100 pest control companies in the nation. Turner Pest Control is a full-service company that prides itself on providing the highest quality lawn and pest management services to both residential and commercial customers.
We’re also designated as a QualityPro Certified company, a distinction earned by less than three percent of U.S. pest control providers. Built on the principles of Business Operations, Environmental Stewardship, Consumer Relations and Technician Training, the QualityPro certification is a symbol of Turner Pest Control's commitment to protecting our customers, our people, and our environment.