Commercial Route Manager (Pest Control)

Sprague Pest Solutions • Fremont, CA

9d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Sprague Pest Solutions is looking for a Route Manager to join their team. This role involves protecting public health, product, and food safety for commercial clients in industries such as retail, food service, and logistics. The Route Manager will own a dedicated route of commercial clients, delivering expert pest control and inspection services. This role requires problem-solving skills, adaptability to client needs with a flexible schedule, and the ability to identify opportunities for service expansion and lead generation. The position also involves maintaining a company vehicle and contributing to a supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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
• 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
• 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County
• DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Previous pest control experience
• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Responsibilities

• Own a dedicated route of commercial clients and deliver expert pest control and inspection services.
• 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 the sales team with qualified leads.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and fully stocked company vehicle.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance bonuses
• 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: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
• Childcare assistance
• College savings plan

What This Job Offers

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