Commercial Branch Manager Trainee

About the role

As an Orkin Branch Manager, you’re the leader cultivating a team to deliver top-notch service from the industry leader with more than 120 years of protecting homes and businesses. This position is for those who thrive on the challenge of growing a high-performance business and team. Your competitive drive enables you to meet and exceed financial performance goals, and your desire to build a team helps you cultivate an exceptional work environment. You can take pride when your entrepreneurial skills lead to business growth while being supported by the industry leader. Top performers are rewarded with an annual rewards trip.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of a branch upon completion of training
• Provide leadership and strategic focus through motivation and holding sales and service teams accountable for daily activities and achieving results
• Deliver customer retention results by developing a motivated team dedicated to customer service and retention
• Mentor and develop team members through field evaluations, coaching, and training opportunities
• Manage profit and loss statements and strategically invest in growth while balancing expense margins
• Identify operational deficiencies and implement plans for improvement
• Recognize and develop talent in recruiting, selecting, and training sales, service, and customer service staff
• Serve as the division’s subject matter expert on training, learning, and development

Requirements

• Focus on winning and driven to be the best
• Persistence in conquering objectives
• 3+ years leadership experience in sales or operations
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Sales and operations leadership experience (preferred)
• Experience in a route-based service environment (preferred)
• Commercial sales experience (preferred)
• Ability to relocate within the Midwest upon completion of training (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc., including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Willing to work in different types of weather conditions

Benefits

• Estimated first-year earnings range from $90,000 to $120,000
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Quality, comprehensive paid training program
• Market-leading software including a company-provided iPhone and iPad
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards

Why Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider offering accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services
• The pest management industry is growing and recession-resistant
• Service-oriented mindset that builds loyalty and trust with clients
• Financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL)
• Supports community initiatives