Role OverviewAs a Commercial Sales Representative at American Pest, you'll build your own pipeline, develop new business relationships, and help commercial customers solve problems that matter to their operations. This is a true business development role where success comes from identifying opportunities, opening doors, earning the trust of decision-makers, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.
What You Will Do
You'll prospect within your territory, network with local businesses, and continually grow your book of business while also responding to qualified opportunities generated through our marketing efforts. You'll manage the sales process from the initial conversation through closing the sale, conducting consultative needs assessments, preparing proposals, maintaining your pipeline in our CRM (Hubspot), and building lasting relationships that drive repeat business and referrals.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You'll have the support of an established, respected company while building a book of business that's entirely your own. You'll have access to great benefits, including competitive base salary with uncapped commissions, 401(k) Savings Plans, and paid time off and eight paid holidays.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a business-related field -or- at least one year in a sales/sales support role -or- one year of account-based customer management
- A minimum of one year working with a web-based customer database or CRM (Hubspot is preferred)
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to effectively manage your time, prioritizing multiple tasks and maximizing performance while remaining customer-focused
- The ability to understand customers' needs, handle objections, and close business
- The ability to learn and retain complex pest control industry knowledge (i.e. general pest information, treatment methods, service protocols, etc.) through company-provided training in the following platforms - online, field, and classroom
- A strong understanding of Microsoft Office suite
- The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English - fluency in additional languages is also appreciated
- The ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
- Delta Dental and Vision
- Prescription drug program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
- 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
- Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
- Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
- Paid time off and eight paid holidays
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