Account Manager- Birmingham, AL

Orkin Pest Control, a national residential and business service provider, is seeking a talented individual to expand our business-to-business sales in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Founded in 1901, we are one of the leading commercial services providers in the United States. We provide the most accurate, comprehensive and efficient pest management services for the hospitality, food services, industrial, retail and institutional markets.

Orkin is rated by Training Magazine and the American Society of Training and Development as one of the 100 Best Training Companies of 2004. The Orkin Training Team recently tied for first place for an award from the American Society of Training and Development. The Orkin Training Team competed against over seventy-four companies from six different countries for this award.

Branch Account Manager
This position is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, outside salesperson. The account manager will develop new business customers in their assigned area. Reporting to an Area Sales Manager, the Account Manager will be able to self-generate new leads and have the ability to close new commercial business in an outside sales environment. The Account Manager must also be able to develop and make presentations to key decision makers. The Account Manager must have the ability to quickly comprehend technical features of our services. Previous commercial prospecting and outside sales experience in a business-to-business environment is preferred.Job Requirements
WE REQUIRE
The successful candidate will have:
• At least 2 years outside sales experience
• 2 years experience in a business to business setting (hospitality, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, food service)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
• The ability to "self start" and work independently
• A clean driving record/dependable transportation
• The ability to pass a background check including a drug screen

WE OFFER
Salary + commission + Car Allowance
Paid training
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
401 (k) Plan
Long Term Disability Plan
Management opportunities

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