Commercial Route Manager
Company: Sprague Pest Solutions
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 1, 2025
Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Route Manager!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure in pest control?
Sprague Pest Solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Route
Manager to join our team and make a real difference for our
clients. If you love solving problems, enjoy working independently,
and thrive on building great relationships, this is the perfect
opportunity for you!
What You'll Do:
- Be the Hero: Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients,
ensuring their pest problems are a thing of the past.
- Flex Your Schedule: Work a flexible schedule to meet client
expectations, handling urgent and unscheduled services like a
pro.
- Deliver Excellence: Provide top-notch pest control and
inspection services at large-scale client locations, always with a
smile and a friendly attitude.
- Solve Mysteries: Respond quickly and professionally to client
complaints and service requests, turning pest problems into
solutions.
- Grow the Business: Seek out opportunities to expand accounts
and branch sales by asking for referrals and discussing add-on
services, products, and equipment.Why You'll Love It:
- Drive in Style: Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized
company service vehicle that you'll be proud to drive.
- Stay Equipped: Keep your vehicle stocked with all the tools,
equipment, and materials you need to tackle any pest
challenge.
- Learn & Grow: Engage in regular training sessions to earn
certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods
and technologies.
- Be Part of a Team: Partner with clients and technical
specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest
management problems.What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in
pest control are a plus.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to safety and continuous learning.Why Sprague Pest
Solutions? At Sprague Pest Solutions, we believe in supporting our
employees and offering a fun, engaging work environment. We provide
competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth,
and a chance to be part of a team that truly cares about making a
difference. If you're passionate about pest control and customer
service, we want you on our team!
What you'll get working here:
- Salary: $20-25/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
- Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
- A supportive team environment based on family values
- Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and
leadership training
Benefits:
- 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 and college savings plan
Must haves for this job:
- 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, or environmental services, AND/OR
2+ years' experience in 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
performanceNice to haves for this job:
- 2+ years' experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture,
or food production
- Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications
Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:
- 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County
- DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor
vehicle record report that is checked annually.
Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and
promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a
drug and smoke-free environment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required
to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification form
upon hire.
Detailed Job Description
Position Title: Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control
Technician)
Department: Operations
Reports to: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Exemption: NA
EEOC Class: Individual Contributor
Salary: $20-25 per hour (depending on market, experience, and
licensing) plus incentives
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest
control and inspection services assigned client locations according
to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route
Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to
understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable
guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest
management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager
and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of
Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client
satisfaction and business operations.
Essential Functions:
- Scheduling Ownership:
- Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing
urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.
- Client Satisfaction:
- 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.
- Safety:
- 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.
- Continuous Learning & Improvement:
- 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. - Other
duties as assigned.
Detailed Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial
service, landscaping, or environmental services
- 2+ years' experience in customer service, sales, retail, or
hospitality roles
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous pest control experience
- Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications
Physical Requirements:
- Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to handle pest control
equipment and work in various conditions and environments.
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry equipment and
materials, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Bending, Stooping, and Crawling: Frequent bending, stooping,
and crawling to access and treat pest-infested areas.
- Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking
while inspecting and treating areas.
- Working in Confined Spaces: Ability to work in tight or
confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, equipment rooms, and
silos.
- Climbing: Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when
necessary.
- Driving: Must possess the physical ability to safely operate
and drive a vehicle, including maintaining control and awareness
during extended periods of driving
- Use of Protective Equipment: Wearing protective gear, including
gloves, goggles, and respirators, to reduce the risk of harm from
pesticides
- Working in various weather conditions: Preparedness to work
outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, and
rain.
- Safety awareness: Ability to follow safety protocols and wear
personal protective equipment to minimize health risks from
exposure to chemicals and pestsDisclaimer:
W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position
description does not constitute a written or implied contract of
employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and
promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a
drug and smoke-free environment.
Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Sprague Pest Solutions, Reno , Commercial Route Manager, Executive , Reno, Nevada
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