Technical Service Manager

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 Subject matter expert in pest control strategies for specified market segment/s and LOBs, responsible for developing and supporting Operations with implementation of best‑of‑breed service delivery protocols and processes. Supports Operations in the resolution of service quality issues, pest infestation, and customer satisfaction issues through data analysis, site assessments, troubleshooting, coaching, development, and deployment of corrective action plans. Coaches and develops pest control knowledge and acumen of Operations leaders to enable development and coaching of Technicians. Key Performance Indicators ESR Rate Claims Rate Escalation Rate, time (days) on escalation Material Usage/FSP Compliance Rate Material Cost Revenue % CVC NPS Customer Retention Colleague Retention Principal Duties and Responsibilities Proactively monitor service performance against KPIs, problem solve with Operations leaders, National Accounts, and Sales to ensure performance thresholds are met. Perform site assessments (quality, structural, sanitation) to identify root causes of pest infestation, develop action plans in collaboration with Operations, and assist Operations with deployment of the Action Plan. Collaborate with Technical Account Managers and National Account Managers to drive Actions and Recommendation resolution by RTX and Customers. Collaborate with Branch leaders to resolve service quality issues, coach and develop Branch leaders’ pest management competency and ability to coach and develop front line Technicians and sales colleagues. Develop action plans and SMART goals to improve service quality. Monitor, coach, and assist Branch leaders in execution of action plans and issue resolution. Drive technical improvement to protocols, and service delivery processes to improve customer retention, operational efficiency, financial performance, and colleague retention. Identify projects to drive improvements and innovation including people, process, and technology‑related projects. Give input on technical standards and standard operating procedures based on specific expertise to support service delivery excellence in the field. Recommend projects to drive and incorporate industry‑leading practices and develop cutting‑edge, best‑of‑breed practices to enable strong business performance. Advise and support sales teams in business acquisition, building business relationships, and providing continuous improvement input (processes, data management, product/service) to improve the customer experience. Participate in industry and market segment trade associations, conferences and symposiums to advance the state of the industry and the drive Rentokil Termimix leadership and demonstration of competency and expertise. Develop publications and presentations to support sales and marketing initiatives. Candidate Summary Required Experience Four‑year college biological science degree in entomology or related sciences is preferred, but not required. Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) or ACE preferred. Minimum 5 years of related structural pest management experience required. 2 years or more of structural pest management field experience. 1 year or more of management experience required. Skills Strong project management skills. Strong change management skills. Written and verbal communication skills, including delivery of formal presentations. Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics Thinks commercially, acts with urgency and competency. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to collaborate with others under time‑sensitive conditions. Apply excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot problems in a diverse and challenging environment. Integrity, self‑awareness, respect, empathy, and gratitude. Continuous learner with ability to flex influence while communicating and delegating effectively. Ability and desire to listen and learn from colleagues and to empower and motivate teams to create and innovate. Formal Education, Qualifications or Training Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) or ACE. 2 years or more of structural pest management field experience. 1 year or more of management experience required. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent Must Be Prepared To Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11–20 pounds frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects occasionally. Use legs and/or hands and arms to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in a manner that exceeds what is required for ordinary locomotion. Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; balance exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion. Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to come to rest on a surface with one or both knees, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet. Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force, and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects with sustained motion using the upper extremities to exert force. Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers and phones. Standing, walking for long periods, accessing hard‑to‑reach areas requiring use of ladders to access heights, or bending/crawling to access low areas (under shelving, floors, etc). Fingering and repetitive motions; such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment. Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment. Incumbent Is Required To Have Close visual acuity to perform detail‑oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, as well as visual acuity to perform activities at or within arm’s reach with skill, control, and accuracy, such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens and expansive reading. Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. Incumbent Will Be Subject To Inside working conditions: the change of building environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating. Travel Requirements Travel within the US 50–75% of the time or workweek hours. Base Pay Range Yearly: $80,300.00 – $122,100.00. While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable). 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 are 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 Full‑time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1. Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more. 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. California residents click here to review your privacy rights. 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