Residential Sales Specialist

Western Exterminator Company

Residential Sales Specialist at Rentokil selling Residential Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing customers. Assessing needs and developing proposals for pest control solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLake Stevens • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $16 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Residential Pest Management Sales, effectively assessing customer needs and providing tailored solutions. Strong verbal communication skills are essential for engaging with customers and closing sales opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Pest Management SalesCustomer Needs AnalysisPest Industry CertificationsEffective Verbal CommunicationSales Experience

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Hard Skills

Pest Control SalesProposal DevelopmentPest InspectionService Installation KnowledgeCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationFollow-Up Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Pest Industry Certifications

Industry Keywords

Residential Pest ManagementCustomer EngagementSales OpportunitiesRevenue StreamsCustomer Service Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Selling the company's Residential Pest Management Services and Products to new and existing residential customers
Assessing customers' needs by performing a needs analysis based on customer concerns
Visually inspects homes and businesses for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc
Collaborates with customer service center, Inside Sales department, and technicians for increased opportunities
Partners with Branch Manager to identify revenue streams with current base and service specialist engagement
Develop proposals for customers to resolve existing pest issues
Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
Provide expert knowledge to new service installations

Requirements

What you’ll 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 possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Professional and Personal Growth
Training and development programs available
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility