Branch Manager Trainee
About The Position
The Branch Manager Trainee role prepares the successful candidate to lead an entire Orkin operation after completing required training. The position focuses on growing a high-performance business and team, achieving financial goals and revenue growth, and delivering high customer satisfaction. Orkin provides an award-winning training program; prior pest-management industry experience is not required. The role also involves developing employees, building a motivating and service-oriented culture, managing operational performance and a Profit and Loss statement, and contributing to community service. After 6–9 months of required training, the trainee must be willing to relocate to an open location within the region.
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 work independently in the field and interact with clients.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Wear personal protective equipment, which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different types of weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assume leadership of an entire operation upon completion of training.
- Develop others through field evaluations, coaching, and training.
- Deliver customer retention results by demonstrating a service mindset.
- Inspire the team to provide high-quality service, accept constructive feedback, and pursue continual improvement.
- Drive revenue generation and growth through daily activity check-ins and accountability for results.
- Manage operational performance, including a Profit and Loss 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 staff.
- Contribute to community service that improves the places where employees live and work.
- Be willing to relocate to an open location within the region after 6–9 months of required training.
Benefits
- Competitive earnings.
- Company vehicle with gas card.
- 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 training program.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back.
- Potential to earn an annual rewards trip honoring top performers.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
