Region Manager Trainee

Overview

As a manager with Orkin, you’re more than a leader. You’re the architect of a high-performing team delivering world-class service for a trusted industry leader with more than 120 years of experience protecting homes and businesses.

Our Regional Manager-in-Training role for the Midwest Residential Division is designed for dynamic leaders who thrive on growing businesses, solving complex challenges, and empowering teams.

A Unique Development Opportunity

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to the Midwest Residential Division before assuming responsibility for a region.

During the initial development period, the Regional Manager-in-Training will focus primarily on strategic and special project work across the Midwest Residential Division. Working alongside division and regional leadership, you will support key business priorities, operational initiatives, and projects designed to improve performance and drive profitable growth. This experience will provide valuable exposure to multiple markets, branches, leaders, and business challenges across the division.

As you progress through the development period and demonstrate readiness for regional leadership, you may transition into responsibility for an assigned region within the Midwest Residential Division, based on business needs and organizational opportunities.

Candidates must currently reside within the Midwest Division geography or be willing to relocate into the division. The position will also require flexibility to relocate within the Midwest Division upon assignment to a permanent region.

With your competitive spirit, you’ll rise to meet and exceed financial goals, while your passion for people helps create an exceptional, winning culture. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact across the division while preparing to lead a region of your own.

Are you ready to take the lead and make your mark with Orkin?

Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will...

• During the initial development period, partner with Midwest Residential Division leadership on strategic projects and key business initiatives across the division
• Analyze operational and financial performance, identify opportunities, and help implement solutions that support profitable growth and operational excellence
• Work across multiple branches, markets, and leadership teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Midwest Residential Division
• Transition to leadership of an assigned region following successful completion of the initial six-month special project and development period
• Travel in the field for branch office visits and division assignments approximately 80% of the time
• Be based within the Midwest Division geography or be willing to relocate into the division
• Be willing and able to relocate within the Midwest Division based on future regional assignment and business needs
• Manage, direct, and organize multiple branch offices to ensure effective sales, quality service delivery, revenue attainment, and profitability growth by analyzing individual operations and establishing priorities
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Ensure accountability for and compliance with Company policies and procedures for all vehicles within the assigned region
• Recruit, hire, mentor, evaluate, and coach Branch Managers and other key leaders throughout the region
• Drive sales initiatives and results across all branches within the region
• Identify and implement best practices, cost savings, operational improvements, and customer service initiatives
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and Human Resources on key hiring decisions, promotional opportunities, succession planning, performance improvement, and termination decisions
• Promote positive employee relations, foster high morale, and uphold Company operating standards
• Maintain technical industry knowledge and expertise in pest, termite, sales, and operational management

Qualifications

We Offer...

• A company vehicle after completion of the leadership program and regional assignment
• 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 time
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards
• Comprehensive training programs from an industry leader
• A high-visibility development opportunity working directly with leadership across the Midwest Residential Division

Why Orkin?

• Founded in 1901, Orkin is a global residential and business service provider providing comprehensive pest management services for residential and commercial customers
• As an industry leader, we value our people, progress, and professionalism
• The Pest Management Industry is growing and is a recession-resistant line of business
• Orkin is financially stable and growing as the largest subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), headquartered in Atlanta, GA

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Documented success driving revenue for a Home Services company
• Currently reside within the Midwest Division geography or have the willingness and ability to relocate into the division
• Flexibility to relocate within the Midwest Division upon assignment to a region
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment (company paid)
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Midwest Division
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments
• At least 5 years of multi-operational or sales management experience with a results-driven company
• At least 5 years of P&L responsibility with a strong understanding of expense control strategies
• At least 5 years of demonstrated customer relations experience
• At least 5 years of experience with P&L management and business processes
• At least 5 of operations or sales management experience with a results-driven company
• At least 5 of demonstrated ability to achieve profitable growth
• At least 5 of experience mentoring, coaching, motivating, and developing teams

Preferred

• At least 2 years of experience in a service industry or recurring revenue business
• At least 2 years of sales and/or sales management experience

Physical Demands / Working Environment

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

• Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions

Orkin is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Employer.