About the role#
This paid summer internship offers hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and business development. You will learn the full sales cycle while working with a team to protect homes and build professional skills. The program is commission-based and provides mentorship from experienced managers.
What you'll do#
- Drive sales growth within an assigned territory.
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing the deal.
- Inspect properties to identify specific pest control and home-protection needs.
- Build new customer relationships and grow existing accounts.
- Meet weekly goals in partnership with your Sales Manager.
- Participate in daily team meetings and performance check-ins.
- Lead team sales meetings and contribute to group initiatives.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- A GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Ability to work outdoors and handle evening or weekend hours.
- You are comfortable with a commission-based pay structure.
- Strong communication, listening, and persuasion skills.
- A competitive mindset and the ability to build trust with clients.
- Grit, resilience, and the ability to adapt to new situations.
- Analytical thinking and a goal-oriented approach to your work.
- Relevant academic background in Business Administration, Marketing, or Economics is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid, commission-based.
- Housing: Company-provided housing is available.
About ClearDefense Pest Control
ClearDefense Pest Control provides environmental services across thirteen states. The company operates as a partnership and maintains its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2013, the firm currently employs 224 people. It maintains multiple office locations to serve its regional customer base.
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