Commercial Route Manager

Sprague Pest Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

5d•$27 - $32

About The Position

Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships. Are you a problem-solver who thrives on independence, but loves being part of a winning team? Sprague Pest Solutions is looking for a licensed Pest Control Route Manager to join our mission of protecting public health, product and food safety for commercial clients in industries like retail, food service, and logistics. The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
California Branch 2 Pest Control License
2+ years’ experience in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, environmental services, customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles
Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
Hunger for knowledge and professional development
Competitive approach to both individual and team performance
Residency requirement: To ensure timely emergency response and operational efficiency, candidates must maintain their primary residence within the designated service area. This requirement is based solely on operational needs for rapid response and is applied consistently to all candidates.
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

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production
Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications
Previous pest control experience

Responsibilities

Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients.
Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.
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.
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.
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.

Benefits

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
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