Pest Control Sales Technician
Joliet, IL
Quik-Kill Pest Eliminators – Protecting Homes Since 1929

Launch a Career with Purpose — and Commission Potential
As a Pest Control Sales Technician at Quik-Kill Pest Eliminators, you'll do more than eliminate pests — you'll build trusted relationships with customers, provide expert recommendations, and help protect homes and businesses in your community. This role is a blend of service and sales, including prospecting for new customers and expanding your service route by promoting solutions to nearby homes and businesses.

Whether you're experienced or looking to start a new career, our Pest Control Sales Technicians receive full training, modern tools, and the opportunity to earn commissions on new customer signups.

Work Schedule
Monday to Friday: Full-time, 8-hour days
Saturday: Overtime as needed (paid at time-and-a-half)

Compensation

• Base Pay: $17/hour
• Plus: Overtime, commissions, and performance bonuses
• Estimated First-Year Earnings: $40,000 – $50,000+

Benefits

• Company vehicle (picked up and dropped off daily)
• Smartphone and iPad
• Major medical plan (50% of employee premium paid by company)
• 401(k) with company match (up to 5%)
• Paid time off:
  6 paid holidays
  5 paid sick days
  PTO/vacation days
• Pre-Tax Benefits Plan -- lets you pay for things like health insurance, dental, vision, and other eligible benefits before taxes are taken out of your paycheck. That means you take home more money because you pay less in taxes.
• Free pest control at your home
• 20% employee discount on Verizon Wireless personal phone plans
• Optional disability and life insurance plans

What You'll Do as a Pest Control Sales Technician

• Start your day with a company vehicle and full schedule
• Perform pest control treatments using safe, effective methods
• Inspect properties, identify pest issues, and recommend solutions
• Build customer relationships through education and service
• Prospect nearby homes and businesses to generate new sales
• Recommend and sell additional services and products
• Maintain accurate digital service records using your iPad
• Provide exceptional customer service in every interaction

Key Skills and Competencies

• Pest control application techniques (chemical and non-chemical)
• Route management and scheduling
• Prospecting and territory growth
• Customer service and relationship building
• Upselling and cross-selling services
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and safety compliance
• Use of mobile devices and service apps (iPad, CRM, etc.)
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Physical stamina and comfort in confined spaces (crawl spaces, attics)

Description of Our Ideal Candidate

This role requires a high-performing field professional who thrives in both service delivery and sales prospecting. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, time management, and safety compliance at all times. They show confidence and energy when interacting with customers, generating leads, and closing sales.

Our best technicians tend to build trust, foster customer relationships, and represent the Quik-Kill brand with professionalism, while still asserting service needs when necessary. They are also coachable and flexible, without needing unstructured environments. Also required is strong emotional control in a job that may involve pressure, working alone, and in tight crawl spaces.

The Pest Control Sales Technician is well-suited for those who are driven, disciplined, and confident — with a strong sense of responsibility and comfort in a physical and dynamic work setting, and a desire to earn through performance.

Preferred Experience
Candidates with the following experience or skills are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Sales-driven or commission-based roles
• Field technician or route-based service experience
• Cold calling or door-to-door lead generation
• CRM software or digital service reporting (mobile or tablet-based)
• Customer-focused roles involving upselling or cross-selling
• Goal-oriented, quota-carrying roles
• Pest control certification or industry background (a plus, but not required)
• Problem-solving in hands-on environments
• Work in residential or small business settings
• Service documentation and compliance reporting

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• Willingness to learn — no experience required
• Strong communication skills and a sales mindset
• Comfortable working outdoors and in tight spaces
• Safety-conscious and able to wear protective gear
• Clean drug screen (no illegal substances or marijuana)
• Neatly groomed (trimmed facial hair required for safety mask fit)

Why Join Quik-Kill as a Pest Control Sales Technician

• 90+ years of industry leadership and trusted service
• Local, family-owned business with a reputation for quality
• Paid training and a clear career path for growth
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, integrity, and results

Apply Now
Start your journey as a Pest Control Sales Technician with Quik-Kill Pest Eliminators. Apply today and take the next step in a career that rewards performance, supports your growth, and makes a lasting impact in your community.