Now Hiring - Plunkett's Pest Control - Commercial Sales Executive - Any area Plunkett's Services in Fridley, MN

Commercial Sales Executive

Plunkett's Pest Control

You probably never thought about working for a pest control company; but it may just be everything you are looking for.

About Plunkett's:

Plunkett's is a solid, family-owned business established in 1915 - celebrating over 100 years of continued growth! Our service area covers 22 states with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 580+ employees receive competitive wages and rewards, fantastic benefits, a company sponsored retirement program, continuous training, and career development. If you are a high-performing, creative content-generating machine and love diving into the story that the data can tell us, this position could be for you!

Come join the Plunkett's family!

Position Description:

Plunkett's Pest Control is currently seeking a Commercial Sales Representative who will prospect for new commercial customers via phone, online, face to face, and respond professionally to inquiries.

Sales Verticals include hospitality, healthcare, food processing, and warehouse/distribution industries.

Seeking a focused, self-starter "Hunter" to prospect, present, and close new business.

Essential Job Duties:

• Meet or exceed sales goals set by management.
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Prospect new customers in industries such as food grade, food processing, distribution/logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Work with management and Operations Team to assure new and existing clients to help solve toughest pest challenges.
• Create sales plans using industry and company knowledge, prepare proposals, and recommend solutions/services through detailed sales presentations.
• Skill and ability to demonstrate sales techniques (presentation skills, negotiations, overcoming customer concerns/objections, and cold calling).

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and sales experience.
• Two or more years of B2B sales experience and a proven track record
• Skilled with Microsoft office software, CRM, and general computer skills
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, sales mentality, and customer-focused
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication and basic math skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time and occasionally attend trade shows.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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  Communicates through telephone conversations, face-to-face interactions, texts, and email
• The ability to lift and carry up to 10lbs
• Sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching
• Read printed materials and a computer screen
• Stamina needed to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone

Plunkett's is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Protected Vets/Disabilities/LGBT