Commercial Route Manager

Description

Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships.

At Sprague, we don’t just eliminate pests—we protect reputations. We’re looking for a Route Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about solving real-world problems for high-volume commercial clients in industries like retail, food service, and logistics.

What You’ll Do:

• Own your route: Manage a dedicated portfolio of commercial clients with autonomy and accountability.
• Be the expert: Deliver top-tier pest control and inspection services, offering proactive solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Build relationships: Become a trusted advisor to your clients, helping them stay pest-free and compliant.
• Stay sharp: Engage in continuous training to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain certifications.
• Drive safely: Operate a clean, well-maintained company vehicle while adhering to safety and DOT standards.

What You Bring:

• A customer-first mindset with strong communication skills.
• The ability to manage a flexible schedule and respond to urgent service needs.
• A knack for identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and branch sales.
• A commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Sprague?

• Impactful Work: Help businesses thrive by keeping their environments safe and pest-free.
• Career Growth: We invest in your development with ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
• Team Culture: Work alongside a supportive team of professionals who value integrity, innovation, and service excellence.

What you’ll get working here:

• Salary: $22-28/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

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• 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.

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, 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

Nice 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 c