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Orkin

Pest control services via integrated management

Operations Manager / People Leader

Business OperationsUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWilkes-Barre, PA, USA$75k - $90k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Documented success driving revenue for a home services company is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company pays for it.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments.
  • Five to seven years of multi-operational or sales management experience with a results-driven company is required.
  • Five to seven years of profit-and-loss responsibility and a strong understanding of expense-control strategies is required.
  • Five to seven years of customer relations experience is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience with profit-and-loss management and business processes is required.
  • Five to seven years of operations or sales management experience with a results-driven company is required.
  • Five to seven years of proven ability to achieve profitable growth is required.
  • Five to seven years of mentoring, coaching, motivating, and training experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces and rooftops, and work in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Assume leadership of a branch location after completing an initial 90 days of training.
  • Travel in the field for branch office visits 25% of the time.
  • Be able to relocate within the division geography for higher roles.
  • Inspire the team to deliver high-quality service, accept constructive feedback, and commit to continual improvement.
  • Drive revenue generation and growth by motivating the team through daily activity check-ins and holding teams accountable for results.
  • Manage the branch profit-and-loss statement and strategically invest in growth while balancing expense margins.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Ensure accountability for and compliance with company vehicle policies and procedures.
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, evaluate, and coach employees.
  • Drive sales initiatives and results.
  • Identify best practices, cost savings, and improved customer-service initiatives.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and Human Resources on hiring, promotional opportunities, succession planning, performance improvement, and termination decisions.
  • Promote positive employee relations by fostering high morale and upholding company operating standards.
  • Maintain technical industry knowledge and expertise in pest and termite services, sales, and operations management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to five years of experience in a service industry or recurring-revenue business is preferred.
  • Two to five years of sales experience and/or sales management experience is preferred.

About the Company

Orkin

Pest control services via integrated management

Orkin provides professional pest control services using Integrated Pest Management and modern technology to protect homes and businesses while limiting guests' exposure to pesticides. Technicians are thoroughly trained, with hands-on programs that require no prior industry experience, and services are backed by one of the industry’s most comprehensive guarantees. Orkin differentiates itself through a long history (125 years), a strong promise-keeping approach, and a nationwide reputation for reliability, backed by a robust training culture and career opportunities. The company’s goal is to deliver reliable pest protection that customers can trust, while maintaining a scalable, service-driven business and offering growth paths for employees.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1901

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