Position: Pest Control Sales Internship Trainee

Type: Internship (Spring and Summer Seasons)

Job Classification: Contractor/1099

Location: St. George, UT

Estimated Seasonal Earnings: $7,500 - $10,500 per month ($33,000-$47,000/summer)

Now Hiring! Current college students and graduates are welcomed to apply!

Who are we at RIDD?

RIDD is built to develop people through practical, experiential learning. For years, we’ve helped motivated college students gain the skills and confidence needed to build successful careers in the Home Services and Sales industry. This internship is designed to complement an academic program by providing structured, real-world experience that reinforces classroom learning through hands-on application. It is ideal for students seeking meaningful professional development, even if they are early in their career journey.

As a RIDD Sales and Management intern, you will work closely with experienced professionals in the pest control industry and gain exposure to proven business systems, customer engagement practices, and performance-driven operations. Interns receive guided mentorship, ongoing feedback, and clearly defined responsibilities, ensuring the experience supports learning objectives appropriate for college credit.

With consistent effort and a growth-oriented mindset, interns can leave the program with measurable outcomes, practical experience, and a strong foundation for future career opportunities — all within a single summer.

Why Join RIDD?

Our company culture is anchored in three core values: collaboration, transparency, and career development.

1) Collaboration: Our award-winning sales team includes multiple professionals nationally recognized as top performers within the pest control industry.

2) Transparency: Integrity guides everything we do. We are clear and upfront about training, expectations, performance, and compensation — ensuring employees are always informed and aligned.

3) Personal Growth: Growth opportunities are merit-based, and never influenced by favoritism. Team members who consistently perform and develop are given the opportunity to participate in long-term ownership and shared success.

There's something special about our culture that you have to experience yourself in order to know the RIDD Difference!

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

As a Pest Control Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in direct, door-to-door customer engagement. Interns actively work in residential neighborhoods, meeting homeowners face-to-face at their doorstep to introduce professionally delivered pest control solutions. This internship emphasizes real-world communication by requiring interns to initiate conversations, assess household needs in real time, and clearly explain how pest control services address common residential challenges. All customer interactions occur in a door-to-door, in-person sales environment.

This internship develops practical skills in interpersonal communication, persuasion, and professional presence. Interns learn how to build rapport quickly, communicate value with clarity and confidence, and establish trust within short, high-impact door-to-door interactions. Through repeated practice and guided feedback, interns gain experience turning initial conversations with unfamiliar homeowners into long-term customer relationships.

RIDD provides a structured, educational internship framework. Interns receive comprehensive field-based sales training, direct mentorship from experienced professionals, and a leadership development curriculum that combines classroom-style instruction, digital learning resources, and supervised real-world application. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Commit to traveling to, and working, in one of our 8 locations around the US (Rental Bonus covers housing.)

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing to enroll homeowner clients in our high-quality pest control services.

• Learn how to conduct entry-level sales interviews, hire new employees, help us train novice sales talent.

• Work around homeowners' schedules, focusing on afternoon and evening availability to maximize engagement.

• Commit to a seasonal summer work schedule from April through September (or a similar time frame).

• Complete applicable pre-field trainings and participate in daily training meetings throughout the regular season.

Who We’re Looking For:

• No sales experience? No problem! While a background in sales is a plus, we provide comprehensive training to set you up for success.

• Perfect for College students and grads looking for Business, Management, Marketing, and Sales experience in the field.

• Prepared to travel to, and live, in-market at one of our 8 locations nationwide (housing costs subsidized through performance-based bonuses)

• Must be resilient and adaptable, able to handle regular rejection while maintaining a professional, positive attitude.

• Full-time availability required (9-hour shifts) from April through September for the summer sales season.

• Strong communication skills are a must; bilingual candidates are a plus!

• Willingness to learn, follow scripts, and complete sales training to improve performance.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation:

• Approximated seasonal/summer earnings: $7,500 - $10,500 (includes advances, commissions, housing bonuses, car stipends, performance bonuses, and profit-sharing).

• Additional structured incentives for high performers like paid-for international travel trips and custom swag.

• Clear path to rapid promotion and post-internship Management Trainee positions.

• Hands-on training and mentorship from industry-leading professionals and ability earn college credit (depending on College).

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process based on qualifications, experience, interview performance, and alignment with role expectations.