Residential Sales Specialist
- Sales / Business Development
- Full-time
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__
Baton Rouge, LA
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
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 Residential Sales Specialists do?
The primary purpose of this role is selling the company's Residential Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. This includes assessing customers' needs by performing a needs analysis based on customer concerns using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the organization's pest control solutions.
Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assessing customers' needs by performing a needs analysis based on customer concerns using expert knowledge of the company's products and services and certifications.
- Visually inspects homes and businesses for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc
- Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions for residential customers.
- Collaborates with our customer service center, Inside Sales department, and technicians for increased opportunities
- Partners 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
What do you need?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prefer Associate's or Technical degree
- Pest Industry certifications a plus
- Must have 1 or more years of sales or pest technician experience
- Prefer 1-2 years of experience in pest control sales and 2 or more years in a customer service role
- Must be an effective verbal communicator, with particular emphasis on customer-facing conversations and presentation with additional follow-ups
- Must have a valid driver's licence
- Must have a driving record with no motor vehicle violations within the last year
- Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)
- Must pass pre-employment background screen
#A1
#ZIPsales
#LI-KJ2
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.
Our companies are proud to be Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) inclusive of veterans and those with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
By applying to this position, you consent to receive an initial text message to collect your communication preferences. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out any time.
When you join Rentokil North America you are joining a leader
Here are just a few reasons to join us.
Read moreLearn about Rentokil Initial's innovation culture
Latest jobs
Salary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Department
Sales / Business Development
Job Type
Full-time
Brands
Rentokil North America
Remote Type
No
Location
Baton Rouge
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
Reference
JOB_POSTING-3-81692
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Articles you might be interested in
![Sam Schader I.T Director at Rentokil-Initial](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/yg5gGtoqekCvswjcTxCcvg/75/Sam.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
04/08/2024
Summary
Sam Schrader is the UKIB Region & Corporate Functions IT Director at Rentokil Initial. She first joined Rentokil Initial as a graduate student in the RI Management program in April 2005, where
![Person typing on a keyboard and tapping a futuristic illustration of people icons](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/Je7nkK5UIEsYNAjb8JLIwQ/75/world-pos-mobilet.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
NewsPublish date
11/29/2023
Summary
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new career site, a platform designed to help you find the perfect job at Rentokil Initial and showcase our vision and values. Why the c
![Group of female graduates posing together](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/a5b2iNxBZUFY7wjbrucRgg/75/IWD+Content+hero+Grads.jpeg)
Teaser
New hireContent Type
BlogPublish date
09/08/2023
Summary
Inside the Corporate graduate scheme: 1 scheme, countless experiences Aman Bains, Finance Graduate "One thing I have learnt during this graduate scheme is that my career is
![Employees celebrating Initial's 120th anniversary at a warehouse with Initial blue signage](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/nIkhKfylM04YLwjbpMd2Fg/75/initial-120-th-anniversary-in-warehouse.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
08/24/2023
Summary
In June we celebrated 120 years of our Initial brand. It has been 12 decades since Arthur and Laura Bigelow set up a unique office towels business in London, with customers’ initials embroidered
![Group of employees posing for the Asia torch journey charity initiative](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/36UNRiBNfEsYLAjbpMd2Fg/75/asia-torch-journey.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
08/24/2023
Summary
Carrying the RI torch across Asia and MENAT Rentokil Initial is not just any company. Rentokil Initial is a company with its feet planted squarely on solid ground and with a phenomenal vision to
![England female cricket team hugging on the pitch](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/M8JNIoB7OU--igjbpMf0OQ/75/england-cricket-team-celebrating.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
08/24/2023
Summary
Promoting Period Dignity in partnership with the England and Wales Cricket board Initial Washroom Hygiene and The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced a high-profile partnership d
![Two women working in a Rentokil Initial science lab](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/VG5w92SicUQYKgjbpMd2Fg/75/two-scientists-at-innovation-lab-rentokil-initial.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
08/24/2023
Summary
New science opens doors for future innovation At Rentokil Initial we pride ourselves on our ability to innovate to provide the best possible products and services for our customers. Our world-lea
![](https://attraxcdnprod1-freshed3dgayb7c3.z01.azurefd.net/1481177/0af4ad36-87c8-4363-8f62-50bf835029d4/2023.17000.1962/img/Nxcg7tiMrEX-iAjbpMf0OQ/75/ambius-and-initial-volunteers-australia.jpg)
Teaser
Company updateContent Type
Life at RIPublish date
08/24/2023
Summary
Another 3,500 trees planted in the Pacific! This year eight colleagues from Ambius and Initial Hygiene joined 132 volunteers in the largest community tree planting weekend at the Nightwings rainf
Jobs you have shown an interest in