General Summary :
Sells pest management services to businesses to achieve required performance outcomes.
Develops and maintains a list of prospective customers utilizing various methods (e.g., cold calls, phone books, mailing lists, networking, etc.).
Sets appointments and conducts inspections.
Designs and proposes treatment strategies.
Maintains organized and thorough records of sales activities.
Prepares and submits sales reports.
To qualify for employment individuals must meet the basic qualifications and be able to
perform the required competencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help people
with disabilities perform in this position.
Required Competencies :
PROSPECTING (person with identified need, budget, authority to purchase)
- Uses creative efforts to generate sales opportunities.
- Stays abreast of activities in the market.
- Develops command of assigned sales territory.
- Maintains good balance and volume of prospects.
- Maintains 100 qualified prospects in sales funnel at all times.
- Effectively uses telephone to achieve agreed upon sales objectives
- Works with technicians to achieve self-generated leads
PROPOSAL WRITING
Conducts professional inspections.Prepares estimates and submits professional quality proposals in timely manner.Writes and presents compelling reasons to use our services.CONTACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Uses system to maintain high quality information on daily / weekly / monthly activities.FACE-TO-FACE SELLING
Is punctual and follows-up in a timely and professional manner.Understands different personality types and flexes to maximize favorable attention.Has clear call objectives for all face-to-face meetings.Always has professional appearance and demeanor.Maintains integrity of pricing plans; avoids discounting without pre approval.Dresses in a professional manner (see Dress Code)SERVICE AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Represents company in service situations, key customers, etc.Advocates internally and externally, for both company and customer.Supports account management; works with Technicians and Service Managers as needed.Implements price increases.TECHNICAL
Maintains service "product" knowledge to the extent needed to sell quality service andrepresent the company with accuracy and integrity.
Effectively utilizes IT, hardware, and software programs used in the Company, andcoaches others when needed or requested.
SALES PLANNING
Creates strong personal selling plan.Demonstrates high quality territory management.Implements the company's sales and marketing Plan daily.TEAMWORK
Covers for other sales reps when needed.Helps train new sales representatives.OTHER
Performs other duties as required.Spends necessary time to obtain agreed upon goals.Required Performance Outcomes :
Achieves goals according to signed sales goalsAdds 12 new opportunities to sales funnel each weekConducts 20 new proposals per month ($150.00 per month avg.)Prices initial services at 1.5 times regular serviceCloses 50% of submitted proposalsSales opportunities and activities documented in PestPac daily (8 : 00am)90% of pest sales recurring service agreementsObtain referrals from all existing customersZero at-fault vehicle accidentsPaperwork completed and submitted as requiredRequirements
Basic Qualifications- Required :
Valid motor vehicle operator's license & safe operationRead, write, speak, and comprehend EnglishAt least 18 years of ageLegal to work in the U.S.Possess high school diploma or G.E.D.Reliable transportation to and from workAvailable to work required days and timesFree of any illegal drug use, Zero tolerance drug policy
Basic Qualifications- Preferred :
4-year college degree2-years successful outside sales experienceAIB certifiedRequired Credentials / Certification(s) :
Within 75 days attend NC state registered tech schoolObtain and maintain NC certified Applicators certification within 6 monthsRequired Knowledge :
Reading, writing, and speaking English, and basic mathematicsCommunication technologies such as iPhone, Excel Spreadsheets, PestPac, e-mail and webOrganizing and prioritizing tasks and timePredominant pest pressures and treatment alternativesTreatment regulations and safety procedures IPM and SchoolsProspecting and the business-to-business sales processCommon business software (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, web), iPhone, iPadGeneral business practices and politicsRequired Skills :
Reading, writing, and arithmeticOrganizing and managing timeInspecting and diagnosing pest problemsCreatively generating sales opportunitiesProposing, presenting, persuading, and closingRequired Physical Abilities :
Sit, stand, walk, hear, touch, talk, write, type, smell, drive, crouch, crawl, see close up and far away, use iPhone and iPad, use computer monitor and keyboard, ascend / descend a ladder, use small hand / power tools, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and tolerate heights, confined working spaces, and variable weather conditions.Salary Description
$50,000 - $80,000 annually