Residential Sales Specialist

Western Exterminator Company

. Sell the company's residential pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeModesto • California • 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, utilizing strong communication skills to assess customer needs and recommend effective pest control solutions. Proficient in using Sales CRM for tracking sales performance and managing customer interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pest Control Sales ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsSales CRM ProficiencyPest Industry CertificationsEffective Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Pest Management ServicesNeeds AnalysisHome InspectionProposal DevelopmentSales Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionCustomer-Facing Communication

Tools & Technologies

Sales CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Pest Industry Certifications

Industry Keywords

Residential Pest ManagementPest Control SolutionsCustomer Needs Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell the company's residential pest management services and products to new and existing residential customers
Assess customer needs through needs analysis based on customer concerns
Use expert knowledge of company products, services, and certifications to recommend pest control solutions
Visually inspect homes and businesses for pests, pest harborage, and pest entries
Sell pest control solutions based on assessment findings
Collaborate with the customer service center, Inside Sales department, and technicians
Partner with the Branch Manager to identify revenue opportunities
Develop proposals to resolve existing pest issues and propose additional service enhancements
Complete home diagrams using the Sales CRM
Follow up on past proposals to close sales opportunities
Provide expert knowledge for new service installations
Complete daily activities and sales performance tracking in the company Sales CRM

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's or Technical degree preferred
Pest industry certifications a plus
1 or more years of sales or pest technician experience required
1–2 years of pest control sales experience preferred
2 or more years in a customer service role preferred
Effective verbal communication skills, especially in customer-facing conversations and presentations
Valid driver’s license from state of residence
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time within assigned territories
Ability to safely operate a vehicle on public streets
Ability to work with regulated chemicals and access customer and company records
Ability to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non-violent and non-disruptive manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits start Day 1 for full-time colleagues with no waiting period
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days and sick days
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Training and development programs
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues
Performance incentives
Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within