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Cottom’s Wildlife Removal, a growing family-owned company that’s been serving customers in Ohio since 1986, is looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated sales representative/inspector to join our team. If you love meeting new people, solving problems and making a positive impact by helping homeowners protect their most valuable asset, this might be just the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

In this role, you’ll split your time between working with homeowners who have already reached out to us for help and actively creating new opportunities to grow our customer base. Both sides are essential, and together, they’ll keep you busy and challenged every day.

When you’re handling incoming leads, our CSRs will take the calls and set the appointments for you. You’ll visit the customer’s home, conduct a thorough inspection to assess the pest or wildlife issue, identify potential risks and provide expert recommendations tailored to their needs. You’ll also take the time to explain their best options and show how our services provide lasting protection, not just a quick fix.

Of course, sales isn’t just about waiting for people to contact us. It’s also about creating opportunities and that’s where your proactive outreach comes in. You’ll make cold calls using a list we provide and look for chances to offer additional services that benefit our current customers. This includes cross-selling and upselling when it makes sense, always focusing on solutions that genuinely meet their needs. Balancing set appointments with proactive outreach keeps your pipeline full and your results strong, and while you’ll have plenty of independence in the field, you’ll always have our team’s support when you need it.

At the end of the day, your mission is simple: to help homeowners make informed decisions that are right for them. In other words, it’s never about pushing a sale or convincing someone to buy something they don’t need. It’s about building trust, providing expert guidance and making sure they feel confident choosing Cottom’s to protect their home and family.

So why choose to work with us instead of another company? We’re glad you asked! We offer competitive compensation, a supportive, laid-back work environment and great benefits including health insurance and paid time off. If you’re looking to be part of a team where you can grow personally and professionally while making a difference in the lives of your coworkers and our customers, we’d love to talk with you about joining the Cottom’s family. To learn more about us, visit our website at

Responsibilities at a glance:

  • Conduct in-home inspections for homeowners with appointments set by our CSRs
  • Assess pest or wildlife issues, identify potential risks and recommend tailored solutions
  • Educate homeowners on service options, emphasizing long-term protection over quick fixes
  • Make cold calls using a provided list to generate new business opportunities
  • Cross-sell and upsell additional services to current customers when appropriate
  • Maintain a balanced schedule of set appointments and proactive outreach
  • Keep accurate records of inspections, recommendations and sales activity in our CRM
  • Follow up when necessary
  • Represent Cottom’s Wildlife Removal professionally in every customer interaction

Requirements

  • Previous sales experience, preferably in a home services or field-based role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
  • Comfort working from set appointments and through proactive outreach
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to clearly explain technical information to homeowners
  • Problem-solving mindset and commitment to customer-focused solutions
  • Current Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Comfortable working independently while staying connected with the team
  • Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, attics, and crawl spaces

Benefits

  • 401K with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Use of company vehicle
  • Bonuses and profit sharing opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid training
  • Tablet

About us

Cottom’s Wildlife Removal is a growing, family-owned company that has been delivering comprehensive pest and wildlife control services to residential and commercial customers since 1986. Whether we’re handling an insect infestation or solving a complicated wildlife problem, our team is committed to professionalism and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service every step of the way.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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