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Industry Profiles
There are a variety of summer job opportunities available within the summer sales industry. There are summer jobs selling and servicing pest control accounts, opportunities in selling and installing security systems and satellite systems, there are even opportunities which will allow you to help homeowners save money on their monthly trash bill. The industry profiles below may help you gain a better understanding of each industry. Click on a company name from the menu above to explore that company's specific opportunity.
Pest Control
The pest control sale consists of helping homeowners realize they have bugs in and around their homes. Once the need has been established successful sales representatives will invite the home owner to sign up for a pest control contract that typically lasts one year. No one likes spiders, no one likes bugs. If you have ever been stung by a bee, or bit by a spider, selling pest control will allow you to finally fight back. The commissions are generally quite good as well.
Security Systems
Security systems sales jobs generally offer the highest pay per sale. The sales pitch focuses on convincing the customer that they will benefit from a home security system. In many parts of the nation this is definately do-able, in Philadelphia for instance; people know they need home security! Typically a free system is offered when the customer signs a contract. If you are good with people, persistent, and can learn the product; selling security systems may be for you. With the high pay scales it is not uncommon for sales reps to walk away from the summer with big money!
Satellite
This sales job is straightforward, selling Dish Network or Direct TV. Everyone owns a TV. The sales reps job is to convince the customer that the satellite company can save them money or provides a better variety of channels. Many people make the switch to satellite because it is less expensive than cable. Others switch because they want the additional HD channels, a sports package or international programming. The customer typically signs a 1 to 2 year contract. If you want a straightforward sales approach selling satellites presents a great job opportunity.
Waste Services
In many parts of the country trash services are not offered by the city governments. Residents are required to take care of their own waste. Many homeowners don’t care who picks up their trash as long as it is the cheapest possible. Selling trash services equals saving people money. It is a low pressure sales job, and this industry boasts the highest average number of sales per rep.
Explore the company profiles, read the articles about summer sales jobs, view the success stories of past sales reps and feel free to "Ask Dave" any questions that you might have by using the form to the right. What you decide to do this summer is up to you, our goal is to help you find the selling job opportunity that is right for you.
