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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Onsite
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We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
Overview
Business Development Consultants are responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in an assigned region. They are the first point of contact with customers and are responsible for the achievement of maximum profitability and growth, in line with the company vision and values. In addition, they execute sales plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area via trade shows, homeowners' associations, and industry events
Duties & Responsibilities
Sell annual pond and lake management services for the industry leader
Achieve Quarterly and Annual Sales Targets
Develop a territory growth plan and manage prospective customer lifecycle via Salesforce CRM
Secure prospective client appointments via participation in targeted prospecting, drop-offs, cold calling, and other selling strategies (i.e. marketing lead generation).
Prepare for appointments by executing prospective client research, tailoring sales materials, and leveraging available resources.
Meet with prospective clients to secure their business. Execute appropriate follow-up client meetings to complete the sales process.
Meet client timelines and deliverables for service via close coordination with operation stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned including participation in Company meetings, communication, and events.
Candidate Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
Experience
3+ years of sales experience in a hunting capacity preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong business acumen with a background in sales, relationship development and/or excellent customer experience
Experience analyzing financial reports, in a complex, fast-paced environment
Available to travel as needed (up to 20% or more)
Working knowledge of Salesforce.com
Professional Office Environment
The work may require some physical exertion and the employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, sit, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time, as well as see, talk, hear, and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach and feel.
Available to work Monday-Friday
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
This company is a Drug Free workplace.
Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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