Category Solutions Lead, US Pest

Rentokil Pest Control

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About The Position

The Category Solutions Lead holds a central and critical position within our company's largest sector, with the primary responsibility for driving year-over-year growth across the Pest line of business. Annually, this role involves planning and coordinating all necessary activities to ensure the successful execution of our growth strategy. Success requires close collaboration with field leaders and all corporate departments—including marketing, pricing, and sales—to align key stakeholders and execute plans that empower our field teams to achieve success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent years of experience. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of applicable professional experience for each year of college requested.
• 10+ years of experience in Pest Operations, with a demonstrably strong understanding of core products, services, and the seasonality of our business across North America, including market-level variances.
• 5+ years in a leadership or consulting role.
• Proven track record of setting and executing project plans with a complex multi-functional co-ordination requirement.
• Demonstrable experience of work managing other teams without direct hierarchical control.
• Experience in a recurring revenue business is required; experience in pest control, home services, or a similar subscription-based industry is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated success in using data to track and manage delivery of plans.
• Ability to understand and use complex data sets to inform decision-making and project future trends.
• Ability to spot, manage, and escalate problems and proposed solutions early.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and lead without formal authority.
• Deep understanding of retail/consumer goods dynamics, supply chain flow, and merchandising.
• Experience mentoring team members and providing clear direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in analytical tools and presentation software to "tell the story" of the calendar’s performance.
• Mastery of Excel/Google Sheets (data modeling) and PowerPoint/Google Slides (strategic storytelling).
• Strong ability to manage multiple overlapping timelines across different markets simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with and / or leading field teams is highly desirable to ensure the "field relationship" ownership is effective.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or specialized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Calendar Design & Alignment
• Market-Specific Planning
• Strategic Enablement
• Future Planning
• Execution & Delivery Management
• End-to-End Planning
• End-to-End Delivery
• Cross-Functional Orchestration
• Performance Monitoring
• Risk and Issue Management
• Relationships & Communication
• Field-First Mindset
• Cross-Cutting Partnerships
• Data Analysis & Category Optimization
• Performance Reporting
• Supplier Coordination

Benefits

• Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
• We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries.
• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Savings and Retirement
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees