Operations Manager, Ambius

Rentokil North America; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee day-to-day district operations, hire and develop Plant Care Specialists, and drive sales and client retention with a focus on service excellence. You will implement onboarding, coach staff, manage reports, and align field activities with safety, quality, and profitability goals across multiple routes and customers.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of management experience, ability to climb ladders and travel as needed,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma at a minimum.
• College coursework in business preferred.
• Must be certified in pest management within one year of start.
• Purdue courses completion (Purdue Correspondence, Purdue Food Plant, AIB Sanitation).
• Willing to take Microsoft Office training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hiring and onboarding process for new colleagues.
• Coach and develop Plant Care Specialists using CQSP and performance reviews.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and client retention.
• Oversee branch operations and adherence to SOPs.
• Prepare and complete required reports.

Skills

Management experience

Plant care experience

Ladder safety

Google apps familiarity

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in business

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to 'protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.'

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the oversight and execution of key day-to-day operations elements within Districts. This role is responsible for hiring, training, leading and developing a team of Plant Care Specialists. They help achieve sales and revenue goals, maintain client loyalty and retention, and ensure the team is providing exceptional service to our Customers.

Key Performance Indicators

• Client retention
• Route completion
• Colleague Retention and engagement
• Gross Margin
• Route One Sales
• Safety

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Operations Leadership

• Conduct the selection and hiring process for new colleagues.
• Implement the onboarding process for new colleagues, ensuring a world-class first day through final certification. Align training and peer support resources.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to the team utilizing the CQSP process and Manage for Performance model.
• Provide support and guidance to Specialists to ensure timely and quality customer service.
• Identify and resolve colleague concerns/complaints.
• Assist in goal setting, skill enhancement and performance reviews activities for Specialists.

Client Relationships

• Address all client concerns to completion.
• Respond to CVC surveys as requested to maximize retention.
• Identify solutions for client needs to increase revenue and growth

Branch Operations

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service through maintenance of high quality and integrity at work environment.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the business and hold colleagues accountable to the same standards
• Understand Rentokil Terminix and Ambius processes, including roadmap for safety/ structure/service offerings.
• Serve as steward of Rentokil Terminix business model to ensure company programs and initiatives are delivered with excellence at the district level
• Complete all reports as required

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of equivalent management experience
• Experience caring for plants is preferred
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
• Experience with Google and Smart Phone applications

Required Traits and Characteristics

• In order to perform this job safely, it requires good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and walking
• Proven success in coaching and motivating other team members
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent and dependable
• Polite and professional demeaner
• Able to solve problems and escalation concerns
• Customer service oriented
• Likes a physical job
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
• Ability to travel as required

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

High School Diploma at a minimum.

Prefer college degree or at least one or two years of college with an emphasis on business or related sciences in order to prepare for the management and supervisory aspects of this job.

• Must be certified in all appropriate categories of pest management in states encompassed by the Service Center within one year of accepting the position.
• Completion of the Purdue Correspondence Course.
• Completion of Purdue Food Plant Course.
• Completion of AIB Sanitation Course.
• Willing to take Microsoft Office Computer Course

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.