Branch Manager Trainee

Orkin LLC • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Orkin is hiring a Branch Manager Trainee to prepare candidates to lead a branch operation after completing extensive training. The role is suited to people who can grow a high-performance business and team, meet financial goals, build an exceptional work environment, and deliver high customer satisfaction. No pest-management industry experience is required, and Orkin provides an award-winning training program and the tools needed to succeed. The position offers competitive pay starting at $85,000, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career growth and community service. Candidates must be willing to relocate to an open location within the region after 6–9 months of required training.

The work combines business and operational leadership with employee development, customer service, revenue growth, and community involvement. Branch Managers lead teams across sales, service, and customer service; manage financial performance and expenses; and cultivate a culture that encourages strong performance, personal growth, and continual improvement. The work environment includes independent field work and interaction with clients, and may involve varied weather and physically demanding settings such as crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license or certification if required; the company pays for it.
• Ability to work independently in the field and interact with clients.
• Meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.
• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
• Willingness to relocate to an open location within the region after 6–9 months of required training.

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership of an entire operation upon completion of training.
• Develop and lead 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 through daily activity check-ins and accountability for results.
• Manage a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and make strategic growth investments 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.
• Contribute to community service that improves the places where people live and work.

Benefits

• Company vehicle with gas card.
• Company-provided iPhone and iPad with sales software.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.
• Company-paid pesticide licensing or certification, if required.
• Competitive earnings starting at $85,000.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back.
• Industry-leading comprehensive training program.
• Potential to earn an annual rewards trip honoring top performers.

What This Job Offers

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