Commercial Route Manager

Sprague Pest Solutions • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sprague Pest Solutions is seeking a Commercial Route Manager to protect public health, product, and food safety for commercial clients in industries such as retail, food service, and logistics. This role involves managing a dedicated route, providing expert pest control and inspection services to ensure businesses run smoothly. The Route Manager will act as a problem-solver, developing professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and resolve a wide variety of pest management problems. The position emphasizes independence while being part of a supportive team, with opportunities for career growth and making a significant impact. The Route Manager reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually grow and improve business operations.

Requirements

• A passion for problem-solving and customer service
• Strong communication and time management skills
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• A desire to learn, grow, and make an impact every day
• Professionalism: A friendly and professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering uncompromising service.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests using knowledge gained from training and certification programs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations and manage urgent and unscheduled services.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually improve business operations.
• Organizational Skills: Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in the company vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• 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
• 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

• Own a dedicated route of commercial clients and deliver expert pest control and inspection services that keep their businesses running smoothly.
• Tackle pest challenges head-on—responding quickly to service requests and complaints with professionalism and precision.
• Adapt to client needs with a flexible schedule, including urgent and unscheduled services.
• Spot opportunities to expand services, ask for referrals, and support our sales team with qualified leads.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and fully stocked company vehicle that reflects your professionalism.
• Develop cordial professional relationships with clients to fully understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems.
• Partner with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually grow and improve business operations.

Benefits

• Salary: $21-25 /hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions
• A take-home service vehicle with gas card
• Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
• On-the-job training and licensing
• Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training
• 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: Sick time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees