Job Description

The Shield Companies, including brands EcoShield, OmniShield, and ProShield, is an innovative company that provides comprehensive solutions for pest-free living. We are currently hiring for Branch Sales Professionals in your area. We are looking for dynamic sales professionals to help us grow to new heights. Our ideal candidate possesses integrity and is energetic, positive, hardworking, and self-motivated. 

Job Overview: 

The primary responsibilities of this position include: 

• Sell additional services and/or pest control protecton to owners or agents of homes, stores or industries
• Conduct inspections to identify infestations or conditions conducive to infestations of wood-destroying organisms and/or insects or other vertebrate pests
• Make proposals and presentations to obtain contracts 
• Cover sales leads in assigned branch and develop multiple additional services and/or pest control sales creatively for each respective lead 
• Creatively generate inspections to ensure productivity standards are met 
• Manages collection effort on delinquent accounts of personal sales contracts 
• Record accurate measurements and correct descriptions of inspected property 
• Prepare appropriate specifications and treatment instructions in accordance with existing laws, regulations, and company policy
• Compute treatment cost from company pricing instructions 
• Execute contracts on behalf of the company, observing company policy as to credit terms of sale 
• Interact courteously with customers and leave customer premises and furnishings clean and as found 
• Contact customers after completion of service to ensure satisfaction and develop additional sales prospects 
• Maintain sales prospect files, call-back files and activity records 
• Maintain equipment, vehicle, and personal safety equipment in clean and working order 
• Complete all training courses applicable and required for position Possesses immediate knowledge of location and telephone number of local poison control centers

Job Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) 
• Possess an active driver's license with a clean driving record (must pass our Motor Vehicle Records check and be 21 years of age to qualify for our company vehicle insurance) 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and a criminal background check 
• Have a commitment to safety in all job areas, including driving, service, job site, ladder, roof, and training 
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, some Saturdays, and some holidays 
• Must earn and maintain state-required training and licensing (provided)

Strong consideration will be given to the candidates who

• 6 months+ experience in a sales position
• Have experience and knowledge of pests and chemicals used in pest treatments
• Have experience in creating sales leads and cross-selling company products and services

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular written and verbal communication required 
• Regular standing, walking, and sitting 
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus 
• Regular work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and occasion exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Moderate noise level

Pay and Benefits 

The Shield Companies takes care of their employees and for this position offers: 

• Competitive hourly pay plus uncapped commission
• Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Company-issued uniforms 
• 11 paid holidays (industry best!)