Spring-Green is seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to join its Contact Center team as an Inside Sales Representative for Pest Control. The Inside National Pest Control Sales Representative is a full-time support position located in Plainfield, IL.
This is a hybrid onsite / remote position requiring onsite attendance approximately 40% of the time (2 days per week) and home office / remote attendance approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week). It has a beginning hourly wage of $18-$20 plus commission, with expected first year earnings between $45K - $60K.
We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, FSA, 401(k) participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Spring-Green has been providing lawn, pest, and tree care services for over 47 years through a network of company owned and franchised locations. As an industry leader with locations in 25 states, we take our community and environmental responsibility seriously and are proud to help consumers enjoy their lawns and outdoor spaces. At Spring-Green, our culture supports team members' pursuits of professional and personal growth. We work hard to create an atmosphere representative of our core values of Customer Focus, Pursuing Common Goals, Family, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance.
This position is under the direction of the Contact Center Sales Manager and performs inbound/outbound call center and pest control sales and customer service functions for company and independently owned franchise operations. It is primarily a telephone-based position, focusing on handling inbound pest control inquiries via telephone and managing interest and follow up through outbound telephone calls.
Day to day:Fielding inbound pest control sales calls on behalf of Spring Green operations throughout the United States in the interest of motivating them to become Spring Green pest control customers. Efficiently managing a high volume of pest control leads coming in from many different sources, many of which will require outbound phone call follow-ups. Executing pre-determined, targeted outbound pest control sales initiatives and campaigns. Explaining Spring Green's pest control service offerings and highlighting the value and benefits of becoming a Spring Green pest control customer. Answering pest control sales and/or service-related questions. Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; some college course work in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications or related subject matter preferred. Must have a minimum of two to three years of inside or outside sales experience, preferably in a service-related industry. Although priority will be given to candidates with pest control sales and/or service experience, prior pest control experience is not required. Candidates should be self-motivated with a willingness and ability to learn quickly and have a pleasant telephone demeanor. Basic computer skills are required, with a minimum typing proficiency of 45 WPM. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and industries to apply. We encourage personal and professional growth. Come join our culture with core values of Customer Focus, Pursuing Common Goals, Family, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance.