Branch Manager Trainee

Orkin LLC • LaSalle, IL

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About The Position

Orkin’s Branch Manager Trainee role prepares candidates to lead a branch operation after completing required training. The position focuses on growing a high-performance business and team, achieving financial goals, generating revenue, and delivering high customer satisfaction. No pest-control industry experience is required to start. The role includes required training for 6–9 months, after which the employee must be willing to relocate to an open location within the region. Compensation starts at $70,000 to $85,000 per year. Orkin describes the industry as recession resistant and offers career growth, training, and opportunities to contribute to the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license or certification if required; the company pays for it.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
• Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
• Willingness to relocate within the region after 6–9 months of training.

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership of an entire operation upon completion of training.
• Develop employees through field evaluations, coaching, and training.
• Deliver customer retention results through a service-oriented mindset.
• Inspire the team to provide high-quality service, accept constructive feedback, and continually improve.
• Drive revenue generation and growth; motivate the team through daily activity check-ins and accountability for results.
• Manage a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and strategically invest in growth while balancing expense margins.
• Recognize and develop talent through recruitment, selection, and training across sales, service, customer service, and management roles.
• Relocate to an open location within the region after 6–9 months of required training.
• Work independently in the field and interact with clients.
• Contribute to community service.

Benefits

• Company vehicle with gas card upon route assignment.
• Company-provided iPhone and iPad with sales software.
• Medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship awards.
• Comprehensive, industry-leading training program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back.
• Opportunity to earn an annual rewards trip honoring top performers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED