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Mike's Pest and Termite Control
Sales Inspector
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What they do
A Pest Control Technician controls problems with unwanted animals and insects in residences, commercial buildings and the areas around them. Inspects buildings, identifies pests and determines pest control treatment. Provides applications of chemical pesticides and sets traps or bait. Makes minor building repairs as needed to keep pests out.
$42,369 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Join the most sought-after, recession-proof trade with a 5-star company! Read more below for the details. In short, we are looking for someone with a background in Sales, who may or may not be new to the pest control industry. If you are motivated, hard-working, not afraid of pests, ladders, or crawlspaces, and like to have fun while serving our wonderful community, you sound like a great fit! Hit your own financial goals with uncapped commission, leads provided to you, and management that cheers you on and pushes you to success. We look forward to working with you!
Company Overview:
Mike's Pest and Termite Control provides a unique alternative to homeowners for pest control, termite services, mosquito and tick control, wildlife, moisture control, encapsulations, and attic remediation. We are a fast-growing company in a growing industry looking for career minded individuals with the mindset that, "every home will be inspected and treated as if it were our home" and "we are consumers too." Mike's Pest and Termite Control prides themselves on aggressive marketing campaigns, networks, and partnerships with households and business owners in the Southern Maryland Region. Our corporate office is in White Plains, MD., with our territory spanning from Upper Marlboro, south to all 3 southern counties. We are a family-owned business that values our hardworking employees with constant recognition and bonus opportunities.Position Overview:
Serve customers by selling pest, termite, wildlife, exclusion, encapsulations, attic remediation services to commercial organizations or residential settings to meet their needs. Maintain relationships with strategically assigned commercial and residential clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate products and services to existing/potential customers through professional presentations and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs. Make telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers. Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers. Conduct inspections at client premises; prepare sales proposals and contracts that are clear, concise, grammatically correct, and benefit-oriented; pricing is consistent with company guidelines. Participate in trade shows and conventions. Reports and paperwork are thorough, accurate, legible, and on time. Uses company resources/property in a skillful, professional, and respectful manner. Maintain sales database data, by accurately, thoroughly, and regularly inputting data, submit sales report, including but not limited to daily call reports, weekly work plans, monthly territory analysis, and annual territory analysis. Develop sales action plan for the branch. Interact with others in a friendly, positive, and professional manner. Behave and treats others in accordance with the Company's commitment, Code of Ethics, Environmental Philosophy and Vision. Perform other tasks as requested by his/her immediate supervisor. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. General- Mathematical skills needed to calculate mixing percentages, volume, linear and square feet.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Flexible in job duties and able to multi-task in the field.
- Service-minded, motivated, and an independent self-starter.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers, office staff, Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads on a daily basis.
- Must be able to pass the MD Department of Agriculture Employee Registration Exam - classroom and field training provided.
- Paid company holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Company issued vehicle and gas card (for business use only) after training is completed.
- Sick days, personal days, and vacation days
- Company issued cell phone and Tablet (business use only)
- Company issued uniforms
- 401k Plans available after 1 year of employment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid required state registration fees, exam fees, and renewal fees
- Company-paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Compensation:
Salary plus commission, or Commission only- Yearly sales incentive includes the opportunity to make the President's Club and earn an all-inclusive 5-day vacation for 2.