Outside Sales Representative at Blades of Green in Springfield, Virginia

Job Description:

Blades of Green is a highly rated lawn care and pest control company dedicated to client satisfaction and exceptional service. We are looking for experienced outside sales professionals to assist us in offering our lawn and pest control services to clients in Maryland. As a company that has earned A+ ratings with the BBB, A ratings on Angi, is recognized as a "Best Pick," has a 4.5-star Google ratings and countless positive customer reviews. We have already set you up for success; now all you must do is sell these award-winning services to clients. You will see your hard work rewarded in the form of commission and bonuses, and quickly see that more effort means more earning potential.


As an Outside Sales Representative, you will convert potential customers into customers through door-to-door canvassing efforts. Provide landscape analysis and sell lawn care, tree care, pest control and other services. Support all sales efforts in geographic area, and may support telephone sales work as needed.



Essential Functions

• Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals through performing a certain number of door-to-door visits each day.


• Analyze each resident's lawns individually.


• Suggest appropriate professional sales and services to homeowners based on analysis.


• Provide clients with Blades of Green service manual and catalogue.


• Record customer's details, product specifications and other sales paperwork.

Education, Experience and Competencies

• Consultative sales skills and strong verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of selling techniques (prospecting, overcoming objections, closing sales)


• Ability to find and assess potential sales opportunities


• Ability to build client relationships and provide client service


• Data entry skills with a mobile device


• Mathematical skill to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions, percentages, area and volume


• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or travel locally on an extensive basis via vehicle


• May be required to secure a solicitor's license based on geographic area


• May be required to work outside of normal schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as it may be necessary to fulfil the duties or the needs of the business.


• Expected to have regular attendance for scheduled shifts, and to notify supervisor within a timely manner of absenteeism or tardiness


• Maintain a neat and clean appearance as outlined in Blades of Green's employee handbook. Follow safety regulations and work in a safe manner

Work Environment



The team member will be required to walk in residential areas from property to property. The team member may experience, heat, cold, wind, humidity, or rain. The team member will travel from company site to job site by vehicle and the employee may be required to drive the vehicle. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision and using a computer and/or handheld device.



Physical Demands



While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team member may be required to carry marketing collateral, which consists of paper products. The team member may be required to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.



The Perks:

• $20.00 to $21.00/hour base pay plus 8% commission


• Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and MORE!


• 401K, Nine Company Paid Holidays, including your birthday off, and PTO


• Team celebrations year-round!


• Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career - we promote from within!


• We recognize and reward great work by offering compensation contests (bonuses & gift cards) throughout the year!!


• Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!

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