Description
Employment Type: Paid Summer Internship - Seasonal (May–August)
Housing: Company-Provided Housing Available
About CDPC Sales & Marketing:
CDPC Sales and Marketing (ClearDefense Pest Control) is a national, innovative leader in pest control services and direct sales. With decades of combined experience in management and sales, our leadership team is committed to developing high-performing interns through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world responsibility. Our mission is simple: protect homes, develop people, and build future leaders.
Program Overview:
This paid summer internship is designed for motivated individuals interested in sales, marketing, business, or entrepreneurship. Interns gain real-world, commission-based sales experience while learning proven systems, professional communication, and leadership skills. This program consistently produces top-earning interns and future sales leaders within our organization.
What You’ll Gain:
- Professional, hands-on sales training from top-performing Sales Managers
- Comprehensive onboarding and continuous coaching
- One-on-one mentoring and leadership development
- Team-based, competitive, and supportive culture
- Company-provided housing
- High earning potential with performance-based pay
- Resume-building experience and long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Do:
- Drive sales growth within an assigned territory
- Learn and apply the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close
- Inspect properties and identify pest control and home-protection needs
- Build new customer relationships and expand existing accounts
- Execute weekly goals in partnership with a Sales Manager
- Participate in daily team meetings and performance check-ins
- Lead sales meetings and contribute to team initiatives
Compensation & Advancement:
- Performance-based pay with high earning potential, 100% commission based
- Top interns earn significantly above the average summer income
- Clear path to future roles including Sales Lead, Sales Manager, and Partnership
- Interns leave with practical sales expertise, confidence, and leadership skills applicable to any career
Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for driven, coachable students who bring:
- Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
- Competitive mindset with a desire to win and improve
- Ability to build trust and relationships with clients
- Strong listening, persuasion, and communication skills
- Adaptability, grit, and resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinking and goal-oriented behavior
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work outdoors
- Comfortable with performance-based, commission-driven compensation
- Availability for evenings and weekends
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work outdoors
- Comfortable with performance-based, commission-driven compensation
- Availability for evenings and weekends
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Strong interpersonal, communication, listening, and persuasion skills
- Competitive, adaptable, resilient, coachable, and goal-oriented mindset
What We Do
ClearDefense Pest Control specializes in residential and commercial pest management, offering safe, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions for various pests including termites, bed bugs, and rodents.
