Branch Sales Professional

The Shield Companies

. Sell additional services and general pest control protection through warm leads, cold calls, and onsite visits to residences and businesses .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePortage • United StatesJunior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pest control sales, including conducting inspections, preparing proposals, and building customer relationships. Maintains compliance with safety regulations and licensing requirements while delivering exceptional service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pest Control SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementInspection and Identification of InfestationsState-Required Pest Control LicensingProposal Preparation

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceProposal PreparationInspection TechniquesPhysical Ability to Lift 50 PoundsKnowledge of Pesticides and Chemicals

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Company VehiclePest Control Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseState-Required Pest Control Licensing

Industry Keywords

Pest ControlInfestationsWood-Destroying OrganismsSafety RegulationsSales Leads

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell additional services and general pest control protection through warm leads, cold calls, and onsite visits to residences and businesses
Conduct inspections to identify infestations and conditions conducive to infestations involving wood-destroying organisms, insects, and other vertebrate pests
Prepare proposals and presentations to obtain sales contracts
Respond to and work assigned sales leads within the branch and/or territory
Proactively generate additional pest control and related service opportunities
Prepare job specifications and treating instructions in accordance with laws, regulations, and company policy
Regularly operate and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean, working order
Adhere to the company Vehicle Policy
Build lasting customer relationships and deliver exceptional service and long-term value

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ months of related experience or training in sales
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid driver’s license
3+ consecutive years of driving history
Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access basements, attics, crawl spaces, and other tight spaces
Earn and maintain state-required training and pest control licensing if applicable (provided)
High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting
Clear vision for close and distant tasks, with adjustable focus
Ability to stand for long periods, perform physical tasks, and manage repetitive motions
Ability to work safely around pesticides, chemicals, pests, mold, allergens, and structural hazards; safety gear required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Weekly pay – get paid every Friday
Paid sick and vacation time
10 company-paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits options
401(k) with a competitive match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted pest control services for employees and their friends and family
Commission and additional compensation opportunities