2027 Summer Sales

Job summary

Prospect in assigned areas, present pest control services to potential customers, answer questions, and close new accounts. Maintain accurate customer records, follow up on leads, and work with the local team and management to achieve sales targets.

Job details

Company Description Vantage Marketing Canada is part of the nation’s largest pest control marketing organization, specializing in residential and commercial pest control services. The company is recognized as an industry leader in providing summer employment opportunities and comprehensive sales training to college students. Team members gain access to structured management support, performance-based compensation, and clear opportunities for growth. Vantage Marketing Canada values a professional, goal-driven culture where high performers can develop their skills and build a strong foundation for a long-term sales career. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Salesperson role based in St John’s, NL. The Salesperson will engage directly with potential customers, explain pest control services, and present tailored solutions that address customer needs. Daily tasks include prospecting in assigned areas, conducting face-to-face sales presentations, answering product and service questions, and closing new accounts. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, following up on leads, and collaborating with the local team and management to meet individual and team sales targets. The Salesperson is expected to uphold company standards for professionalism, customer service, and ethical sales practices. Qualifications Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and explain services clearly. Sales or customer service experience, including comfort with face-to-face interactions and handling objections. Goal-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet performance targets. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, field-based environment, including willingness to work outdoors and walk assigned areas. Basic proficiency with mobile and digital tools for tracking leads, recording customer information, and reporting results. High level of professionalism, reliability, and integrity in all customer and team interactions. Availability to work full time in St John’s, NL, with reliable transportation to and from the work location. Previous experience in marketing, door-to-door sales, or pest control services is an asset but not required; training will be provided.

What you’ll do

Prospect in assigned areas, present pest control services to potential customers, answer questions, and close new accounts. Maintain accurate customer records, follow up on leads, and work with the local team and management to achieve sales targets.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a goal-oriented and resilient approach, and the ability to work independently in a field-based environment. Full-time availability in St John’s and reliable transportation are required; prior sales, marketing, door-to-door, or pest control experience is an asset but not required, as training is provided.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Objection Handling · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Rapport Building
• Face-to-Face Sales
• Sales Presentations
• Objection Handling
• Lead Prospecting
• Closing Sales
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Goal Orientation
• Resilience
• Mobile and Digital Tools
• Record Keeping
• Professionalism
• Ethical Sales Practices

Job areas

• Sales
• Marketing
• Customer Service & Support

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