Entry Level Sales Representative - Marietta

As an Entry Level Sales Representative at Cook’s Pest Control, your primary duties include performing door-to-door sales for pest control services, assisting technicians, and securing sales leads. You will also be involved in inspecting properties to provide customer sales proposals and maintaining organizational tools to track your sales progress. This position covers a variety of sales techniques and may require evening and weekend work to maximize outreach.

To apply for the Entry Level Sales Representative role at Cook’s Pest Control, candidates need a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. While prior sales experience is not required, excellent communication skills, a great attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential. Successful candidates will also have to pass a drug test, background check, and driving record screening.

Absolutely! Cook’s Pest Control offers one of the best training programs in the industry for Entry Level Sales Representatives. This thorough training covers sales techniques, customer interactions, and product knowledge, ensuring that you have everything you need to excel in your new career, even if you have no prior experience.

The starting pay for Entry Level Sales Representatives at Cook’s Pest Control is $22 per hour, but that's just the beginning. After training, you can expect a competitive base pay plus commission, which means top performers can earn $80,000 or more! The compensation structure is designed to reward hard work and successful sales.

Cook’s Pest Control offers a comprehensive benefits package for their Entry Level Sales Representatives. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, and holidays. Additionally, you will enjoy mentorship and advancement opportunities within the company.

Handling customer objections requires listening carefully and addressing concerns thoughtfully. You could start by acknowledging their concerns and then providing information or solutions that align with their needs. Demonstrating understanding and offering reassurance can turn a potential 'no' into a 'yes'.

Effective sales techniques often include building rapport with customers, effective questioning to understand their needs, and clear communication of product benefits. Techniques like active listening and providing excellent follow-up can significantly boost your chances of closing a sale.

Providing a specific example where you identified a customer's need and presented a solution that satisfied them works well. Focus on your approach, the strategies you employed, and the outcome. Highlight any feedback or follow-up that reinforced your success.

Discuss what drives you personally - whether it's achieving targets, helping customers, or advancing in your career. For instance, you might say you thrive on the challenge and the sense of accomplishment that comes from meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Highlight your ability to convey information clearly and concisely, adapt your style to your audience, and actively listen to customers. You can share examples of past experiences where your communication skills led to positive outcomes.

Express your admiration for Cook’s Pest Control's reputation in the community and its commitment to customer service. Mention their training programs and growth opportunities, showing you are enthusiastic about building a career within the company.

Explain your methods for prioritizing tasks and setting achievable goals each day. Using tools like calendars, to-do lists, and reminders can help you stay on track and meet sales targets while also managing administrative tasks.

Discuss the importance of collaboration in a sales environment, such as sharing strategies, supporting your colleagues, and collectively problem-solving to enhance overall sales performance. Teamwork can lead to sharing leads and creating a more effective selling environment.

Tailoring your approach is key! Consider the customer's personality, preferences, and needs; some may need more detailed information, while others might appreciate a quick and straightforward pitch. Demonstrating flexibility in your approach can significantly impact your success.

Share specific goals and how you intend to achieve them, such as completing training programs, seeking mentorship, and aspiring toward promotions like a Residential Sales Inspector or Commercial Sales Consultant. Showcase your enthusiasm for personal and professional development.