Field Operations Manager

Join Ecolab’s industry-leading Pest Elimination team as a Field Operations Manager in the Austin TX area. As a Field Operations Manager, you will develop and lead a team of Service Specialists who provide pest detection, elimination, and prevention solutions to restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retail stores, food and beverage plants, schools, nursing homes, and other commercial establishments. Within the team, you will be responsible for leading district initial services, ensuring service excellence, pursuing sales opportunities, and performing quality assurance visits. What’s in it For You: Starting Day 1 access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources and more! Receive a company service vehicle for business use Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology Grow your income as you drive district profitability Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety What You Will Do: Lead a team of 8-10 Service Specialists responsible for day and night route management while ensuring service excellence and compliance with applicable regulations / laws Take an active role in hiring, assessing, and developing associates to become the next leaders at Ecolab while emphasizing on customer retention, growing existing accounts & maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction Ensure your team of service specialists achieves their financial and service delivery goals Pursue sales and new business opportunities Coordinate initial services and maintain inventory and perform QA visits Build and maintain customer relationships within the market Be a champion of safety and ensure your team upholds strong safety practices and values Position Details: This is a field-based position and may require travel in and around the surrounding area: Austin TX Work week and shift: Nights Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent 3 years of field support or service-related industry experience Position requires the ability to work overnight shifts as needed Position requires the ability to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to state/local law Position requires a current and valid Driver’s License Ecolab conducts a background check on all candidates who receive a job offer Due to federal contract requirements, this Pest Elimination position requires a drug test including THC for all candidates who receive a job offer Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 3 years supervisory or team leadership experience in a field support or service-related industry Proven record of meeting customer needs, quality service delivery and meeting business objectives Exceptional communication and organization skills with aptitude to implement change initiatives Good decision-making and problem-solving skills when handling challenging situations in a fast-paced environment Prior experience in value added sales and/or new account generation Prior budget and P&L responsibilities Bi-lingual – English and Spanish Physical Demands: Position requires the lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high Position requires wearing and using a respirator Position requires working in a variety of conditions which may include confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, use of ladders, freezing and hot conditions Essential duties of the position include lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle) About Pest Elimination Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it’s more important than ever. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The total Compensation range for this position is $77,900-$117,000 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit