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Outside Sales Professional

Terminix · Salem, IL · $19.00–$21.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a sale you lost and what you learned from it.

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on losses and adjust, which is what keeps a commissioned seller improving.

Tell me about a time you hit or beat a sales target. What did you do differently that month?

What they are checking: Whether they know which of their habits actually produce results and can repeat them.

You'll be the face of a national brand in Appleton or Salem. What does that mean to you on a day-to-day basis?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that local reputation and word of mouth drive repeat and referral sales.

Tell me about a stretch of rejection in a past job and how you kept going.

What they are checking: Whether they have the resilience for in-home sales where many visits end without a sale.

What would you do

You inspect a home and find signs of termites in the crawl space. How do you explain that to the homeowner?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn inspection findings into a clear, honest recommendation that a nervous homeowner understands.

A homeowner says your quote is too expensive and a local guy will do it for half. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend value with specifics instead of dropping the price or getting defensive.

How would you sell additional services to an existing customer without coming across as pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they grow accounts by spotting real needs on inspection instead of pressuring loyal customers.

A homeowner says they need to talk to their spouse first. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they handle a stall respectfully while still setting a clear next step so the deal doesn't go cold.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run a home visit from the moment you knock on the door to asking for the sale.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real consultative process: build rapport, inspect, explain findings, and then ask for the business.

How do you build your own pipeline of leads when the referrals slow down?

What they are checking: Whether they can generate business themselves through follow-ups, neighborhoods and existing customers rather than waiting on leads.

How do you stay organized with appointments, follow-ups and paperwork when you're on the road all day?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system to track leads and follow-ups, since missed callbacks are lost commission.

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The full job description

As published by Terminix.

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 Pest Control Consultants do? The primary purpose of this role is to sell the company's industry leading pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers, while maintaining a customer-focused service to grow the business. You’ll be the face of our national brand to your local community, and your clients will count on you to protect their homes and their families. This includes assessing customers' needs by consulting with the customer and performing an analysis using expert knowledge of the company's products and services that result in the sales of the organization's pest control solutions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Visually inspect homes for pests, pest harborage, pest entries, etc. Based on assessment findings, sell pest control solutions as well as preventative maintenance for residential customers • Collaborate with our Customer Service Center, Inside Sales department, and Technicians for increased opportunities • Partner 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 Essential Job Functions: We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here’s what we mean: • You’ve got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11–20 lbs. frequently, whether that’s lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects • You’ll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You’ll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you’ll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You’ll definitely get your steps in.) • You must be comfortable dealing with different pests (spiders, flies, mosquitos, rodents, etc.), as well as being required to go into small spaces such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, etc. • You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean • Sometimes you’ll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you’ll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live) Wh at do you need? • High school diploma or equivalent • A valid driver’s license from your current state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided) • Strong social, customer service, and communication skills — in fact, we’d be really impressed if you came to this role with related experience and/or training in sales. • Prefer at least 1-2 years of pest technician or sales experience • Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s) • Must pass pre-employment background screen Training Pay: $19-$21 Annual Total Earning Potential after initial training period: $62300 - $108400 / year Base Pay Range Hourly: $19.00 - $21.00 While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable). 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. Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.

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