Commercial Pest Route Manager (We Train!)
Sprague Pest Solutions · United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Description: Join Our Team as a Route Manager! Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure in pest control? Sprague Pest Solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Route Manager to join our team and make a real difference for our clients. If you love solving problems, enjoy working independently, and thrive on building great relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Perks:
- Company Vehicle Provided: This role includes a fully equipped company vehicle for work-related travel, ensuring you have the tools and mobility needed to succeed in the field. Personal use may be permitted within policy guidelines.
- Be the Hero: Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients, ensuring their pest problems are a thing of the past.
- Flex Your Schedule: Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, handling urgent and unscheduled services like a pro.
- Deliver Excellence: Provide top-notch pest control and inspection services at client locations, always with a smile and a friendly attitude.
- Solve Mysteries: Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests, turning pest problems into solutions.
- Grow the Business: Seek out opportunities to expand accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals and discussing add-on services, products, and equipment.
- Drive in Style: Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle that you'll be proud to drive.
- Stay Equipped: Keep your vehicle stocked with all the tools, equipment, and materials you need to tackle any pest challenge.
- Learn & Grow: Engage in regular training sessions to earn certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.
- Be Part of a Team: Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.
- Salary: $21-26/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions
- A take-home service vehicle with gas card
- Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
- On-the-job training and licensing
- Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
- A supportive team environment based on family values
- Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
- 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
- Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
- Childcare assistance and college savings plan
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to safety and continuous learning.
- Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
- Hunger for knowledge and professional development
- Competitive approach to both individual and team performance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- 2+ years' experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production (Not Required)
- Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications (Not Required)
- 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County
- DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen
- Scheduling Ownership:
- Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.
- Client Satisfaction:
- Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems.
- Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests.
- Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services, products, and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team.
- Safety:
- Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards.
- Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments.
- Continuous Learning & Improvement:
- Engage in regular training sessions to earn and maintain certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.
- Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, or environmental services
- 2+ years' experience in customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
- Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment.
- Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, criminal history and motor vehicle records checks
- Ability to meet DOT physical standards, including a 5-panel drug screen
- Previous pest control experience
- Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications
- Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to handle pest control equipment and work in various conditions and environments.
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Bending, Stooping, and Crawling: Frequent bending, stooping, and crawling to access and treat pest-infested areas.
- Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking while inspecting and treating areas.
- Working in Confined Spaces: Ability to work in tight or confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, equipment rooms, and silos.
- Climbing: Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when necessary.
- Driving: Must possess the physical ability to safely operate and drive a vehicle, including maintaining control and awareness during extended periods of driving
- Use of Protective Equipment: Wearing protective gear, including gloves, goggles, and respirators, to reduce the risk of harm from pesticides
- Working in various weather conditions: Preparedness to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
- Safety awareness: Ability to follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment to minimize health risks from exposure to chemicals and pests
Details
| Company | Sprague Pest Solutions |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | marketing |