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Rentokil

Global pest control and hygiene services

Operations Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$57k - $92k/yr+ Overtime + Incentives + Commissions + 401(k) match
Mid
Bachelor's
Denver, CO, USA
In PersonDaily travel throughout the territory to visit clients and assist specialists.
Grounds & Landscaping

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
  • Have 3–5 years of experience in a management role with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Have success in training, mentoring, and coaching service professionals.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in a route-oriented service environment is a plus.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain licenses or certificates as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily operations of specialists to provide superior customer service.
  • Direct staff in all aspects of operations, service, and client care.
  • Manage basic financial performance of operations, including revenue growth and expense control.
  • Travel daily throughout the territory to visit clients, assist specialists, and partner closely with the sales team on business development.
  • Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and weekends when needed.
  • Submit weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a route-oriented service environment.

About the company

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Rentokil

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Rentokil Initial plc provides pest control and hygiene and well-being services to commercial and private customers around the world. It operates with the reach of a multinational company (about 68,500 staff across 89 countries) and the responsiveness of a local business, using trained technicians to deliver pest management and hygiene solutions that protect people and improve everyday life. The company differentiates itself by its global scale and local execution, as well as its status as a public, FTSE 100-listed firm with extensive experience in its fields. Its goal is to help people stay safe and healthy by preventing pests and improving hygiene in workplaces and homes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Crawley, United Kingdom

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • September 22, 2026 sale of SOLitude should deliver about $180 million net proceeds.
  • Fitch affirmed Rentokil at BBB on September 16, 2026, preserving financing flexibility.
  • H1 2026 organic revenue grew 3.6%, while free cash flow conversion reached 96%.

What critics are saying

  • North America residential lead weakness hit July 2026, forcing abandoned 2027 margin targets.
  • Complexity across 90 countries and multiple service lines still depresses execution and margins.
  • If North America stalls again in Q4 2026, Rentokil's simplification thesis breaks.

What makes Rentokil unique

  • Rentokil spans 90 countries, pairing pest control with hygiene and wellbeing services.
  • Its two-division structure hardens accountability across North America and International starting August 2026.
  • Recurring route-based service contracts and local brands create sticky customer relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Sharecast
Oct 22nd, 2026
Rentokil unveils $200m buyback as CFO to step down, Q3 trading remains solid.

Rentokil unveils $200m buyback as CFO to step down, Q3 trading remains solid. Pest control group Rentokil Initial said on Thursday that it had approved a $200m share buyback and announced the upcoming retirement of its chief financial officer, Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson, as it posted a solid third-quarter performance and reiterated full-year guidance. 10,690.36. 5,823.51. 5,760.23. 339.00p. 11,188.85. 16:35 23/10/26. Rentokil reported 3.4% organic revenue growth in Q3, with total revenues rising 4% to $1.89bn, as North America delivered 3.2% organic growth, including a 2.4% rise in pest control revenues, supported by improving residential lead trends, stronger national-account performance and continued adoption of PestConnect. Business services remained a bright spot, with organic growth of 9.6%. International operations saw revenues climb 5%, with pest control organic growth accelerating to 5.7%. Strong pricing and retention supported high single-digit growth in UK pest control, while India, Indonesia and MENAT also outperformed. Hygiene and wellbeing grew more modestly, with asbestos removal weakness at DCUK weighing on overall progress. Rentokil completed seven bolt-on acquisitions in the quarter, taking year-to-date deals to 21 and adding around $36m of annualised revenues. It expects to spend about $100m on M&A this year. With leverage down to 2.4x and further de-leveraging expected following the SOLitude disposal, the board approved a $200m buyback to be completed by the FY26 results. The FTSE 100-listed group said it remained on track to deliver full-year profits in line with market expectations. Rentokil also confirmed that CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will step down from the board on 31 January 2027 for family health reasons, but will remain in a senior advisory role to support both succession and continuity. "Signs Rentokil is starting to root out some of the bugs which have infested its North American business helped drive a major relief rally in the shares. After a major profit warning and the abandonment of profit margin targets for its business across the Atlantic earlier this year, investors welcomed signs of stabilisation in this business and news of a sizeable share buyback," said AJ Bell's Russ Mould. "The buyback is a show of confidence on the part of management. Despite today's upwards move, the shares are still down 20% so far in 2026 and investors will be looking for management to build on this improvement rather than resting on their laurels." As of 0945 BST, Rentokil shares had shot up 9.12% to 343.40p. Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Global Banking & Finance Review
Oct 22nd, 2026
Rentokil announces $200 million buyback; quarterly revenue rises on improving North America business.

Rentokil announces $200 million buyback; quarterly revenue rises on improving North America business. Posted on October 22, 2026 · Last updated: October 22, 2026 Rentokil unveils $200M buyback on strong quarterly growth in North America. Rentokil Initial's Q3 performance and strategic moves. Oct 22 (Reuters) - British pest control firm Rentokil Initial announced a $200 million share buyback on Thursday after reporting 3.4% organic revenue growth in the third quarter, helped by improving performance in its key North American market. Key highlights from the quarter. Here are some details: Financial performance. - The company maintained its full-year profit outlook, while its shares rose 7.2% Leadership changes. - It also said Chief Financial Officer Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson would retire in January, with Sarah Sergeant named interim CFO North American market insights. - Organic revenue in North America, its largest market, rose 2.4% Residential demand trends. - Rentokil's North America business has faced weak residential demand, with customer inquiries declining through most of the quarter before narrowing to 1% in September Growth strategies. - Pest control operators have been leaning on price hikes, digital marketing and expanding smaller local service hubs to shore up growth Reporting and editorial credits. (Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema) Key takeaways. * Rentokil launched a $200 million share repurchase amid improved Q3 organic growth of 3.4%, supported by a recovery in North America. * The firm maintained its full-year profit outlook, with shares up ~7%, signaling investor confidence in its strategic execution. * CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will retire in January, with Sarah Sergeant appointed interim CFO, ensuring continuity ahead of year-end. Frequently asked questions. What share buyback did Rentokil announce? How much did Rentokil's organic revenue grow in Q3? How did Rentokil perform in the North American market? Who will be the interim CFO of Rentokil Initial? What strategies has Rentokil used to support growth in North America?

Perspective Publishing Limited
Oct 22nd, 2026
Rentokil launches $200m buyback with CFO stepping down.

Rentokil launches $200m buyback with CFO stepping down. By Goran Nastic 22/10/2026 Rentokil Initial has approved a $200m share buyback and reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance after delivering 3.4% organic revenue growth in the third quarter, while announcing that CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will step down in January 2027. The FTSE 100 pest control group reported revenue of $1.89bn for the three months to 30 September, up 4% year on year. North America organic revenue growth reached 3.2%, including 2.4% growth in pest control, as residential customer leads improved and commercial performance benefited from better service quality and increased adoption of its PestConnect technology. International operations delivered 3.7% organic revenue growth, rising to 4.7% excluding UK Property Services and its DCUK asbestos removal business. International pest control remained particularly strong, growing 5.7%, supported by pricing and customer retention in the UK, alongside growth in India and Indonesia. North American business services also performed well, with organic revenue increasing 9.6%. Chief executive Mike Duffy said: "I'm encouraged by the progress we've made since setting out our priorities in July to build the platform for sustainable organic growth through customer focus, sales and operational excellence, and business simplification." The Crawley-based group reiterated that it expected 2026 profit to be in line with market expectations. Its board approved the $200m buyback following a reduction in leverage to 2.4 times at the end of June, with proceeds from the planned disposal of SOLitude Lake Management expected to support further deleveraging. The $230m sale is anticipated to complete in the fourth quarter. Rentokil completed seven bolt-on acquisitions during the quarter, taking the year-to-date total to 21, representing approximately $36m in annualised revenue before acquisition. It expects to spend around $100m on acquisitions in 2026. Edgecliffe-Johnson will leave the board on 31 January 2027 for family health reasons, but remain with the company in a senior advisory capacity to support an orderly succession. He has been CFO since January 2025. Rentokil shares rose 9% to 343p in morning trading following the update.

Business Insider
Oct 2nd, 2026
Rentokil Initial (RTO) gets a Buy from RBC Capital.

Rentokil Initial (RTO) gets a Buy from RBC Capital. Oct. 2, 2026, 09:46 PM RBC Capital analyst Andrew Brooke maintained a Buy rating on Rentokil Initial on October 1 and set a price target of p480.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at p296.10. According to TipRanks, Brooke is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.5% and a 49.39% success rate. Brooke covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Diploma, Rentokil Initial, and Capita plc. In addition to RBC Capital, Rentokil Initial also received a Buy from Barclays's James Rose in a report issued yesterday. However, on September 29, Morgan Stanley downgraded Rentokil Initial (LSE: RTO) to a Hold. Based on Rentokil Initial's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of p2.67 billion and a net profit of p145.71 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of p1.68 billion and had a net profit of p94 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 7 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of RTO in relation to earlier this year. Read More on GB:RTO:

MarketScreener
Sep 22nd, 2026
Bain Capital, LP agreed to acquire Solitude Lake Management, LLC from Rentokil Initial plc for $230 million.

Bain Capital, LP agreed to acquire Solitude Lake Management, LLC from Rentokil Initial plc for $230 million. Published on 09/22/2026 at 11:49 am EDT S&P Capital IQ Bain Capital, LP agreed to acquire Solitude Lake Management, LLC from Rentokil Initial plc (LSE:RTO) for $230 million on September 22, 2026. A cash consideration of $230 million will be paid by Bain Capital, LP. As part of consideration, $230 million is paid towards common equity of Solitude Lake Management, LLC. Total estimated net cash proceeds after tax are expected to be around $180m. Post-acquisition Solitude Lake Management, LLC will operate as an independent company. For the period ending December 31, 2025, Solitude Lake Management, LLC reported total revenue of $112 million and an adjusted operating profit of $16 million. The transaction is valued at 2.05x revenue and 14.38x adjusted operating profit. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and is expected to be completed by early in the fourth quarter of 2026. Rentokil Initial plc intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to reduce leverage and support its capital allocation priorities. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as the sole financial advisor to Rentokil Initial plc on the transaction. (C) S&P Capital IQ - 2026