Commercial Sales Executive

Description:

Commercial Sales Executive

Plunkett's Pest Control

You probably never thought about working for a pest control company, but it may be exactly what 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 24 states, with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 800+ 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!

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 pet 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

Requirements:

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

• 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
• Ability and willing to drive long distances
• Communicates through telephone conversations, face-to-face interactions, texts, and email

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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