Ecolab is seeking driven sales professionals to join the Pest Management Services division Sales team in the United States. As a Sales Inspector you will build and grown profitable client relationships with residential and commercial businesses to protect their homes, facilities, and ensure their health and safety. This position requires strong sales acumen, technical knowledge of pest control methods, and excellent customer service skills. You will drive sales and attain budget but leveraging prospecting, conducting inspections, identifying pest issues, and proposing effective solutions to target residential customers and commercial customers in small clinics, malls, apartments, schools, and daycare facilities.

What’s in it For You:

Competitive salary and benefits starting day oneCompany vehicle for business use with insurance, maintenance, and fuel includedFantastic opportunity for long-term, advanced career growth in sales or sales managementFlexible, independent work environmentAccess to world-class resources, tools, and technologyGrow your income as you drive sales through commission

What You Will Do:

Sales and Proposals

Prospect and acquire commercial customers to meet annual new business sales goals.Discover sales opportunities and implement sales strategiesEngage with potential clients to understand their pest control needs and concerns.Develop customized pest control plans and present them to clients, emphasizing the benefits and cost-effectiveness of the proposed solutions.Follow up with clients to answer questions, address concerns, and secure sales.Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets established by the company.

Conducting Inspections

Perform detailed inspections of residential and commercial properties to identify signs of pest infestations.Assess the extent of pest damage and identify potential entry points for pests.Document findings with precision, using photographs and detailed reports.

Customer Service

Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure satisfaction with pest control services.Provide expert advice on preventing future pest infestations and recommend maintenance plans.Handle client complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.

Technical Knowledge and Training

Stay updated on the latest pest control techniques, products, and regulations.Attend regular training sessions to enhance technical skills and sales tactics.Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations during inspections and treatments.

This territory will cover a few locations. Candidates should reside within the Roanoke, VA.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; additional pest control or sales certifications are a plus.Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle RecordHome office with internet access capabilityMust be able to read and write in EnglishImmigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales, preferably in pest control or other field service industry.3 years of demonstrated proven results in commercial sales or equivalent experienceKnowledge of pest biology, behavior, and control methods.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.Proven relationship management and consulting skillsExcellent organization/time management skillsProblem-solving ability to determine customer solutionsStrong self-motivation & drive for results

About Ecolab Pest Elimination:

Learn how scientifically proven protocols help eliminate pests through 3.6 million customer visits annually. Ecolab Pest Elimination provides solutions to prevent and eliminate all types of pests in commercial buildings, food processing plants, food retail, food service, and many other markets. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can help protect their facilities, homes, employees, and brands when it’s more important than ever.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $82,000-$123,000 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.