Commercial Pest Route Manager We Train You! (Seattle)

Company: Sprague Pest Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships. Are you a people person with a knack for solving problems and delivering great service? Join a team that helps businesses stay safe, clean, and pest-freewhile building lasting relationships and growing your career. Sprague Pest Solutions is hiring a Commercial Pest Route Manager to serve commercial clients in industries like retail, food service, and logistics. If youve worked in retail, hospitality, or customer service and love working independently while making a real impact, this could be the perfect next step for you. What Youll Do: - Be the Go-To Expert: Manage a route of commercial clients, providing top-notch pest control services and inspections that keep their businesses running smoothly. - Deliver Exceptional Service: Respond quickly and professionally to service requests and concerns, solving problems with confidence and care. - Stay Flexible: Adapt your schedule to meet client needs, including urgent or unscheduled visits. - Grow Relationships: Spot opportunities to expand services, ask for referrals, and support our sales team with qualified leads. - Represent with Pride: Keep your company vehicle clean, safe, and well-stockedjust like you would your store or workspace. Why Youll Love Working Here: - Supportive Team Culture: Youll work independently, but always have a team behind you. - Tools & Training: We provide everything you need to succeedfrom equipment to ongoing education. - Career Advancement: Earn certifications, learn new technologies, and grow your career. - Meaningful Work: Help businesses stay pest-free and protect public health every day. What You Bring: - A strong background in customer service, retail, or hospitality - Excellent communication and time management skills - A valid drivers license and clean driving record - A desire to learn, grow, and make a difference Why Sprague? Were more than a pest control companywere a team of professionals who care deeply about our clients and each other. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. - Impactful Work: Help businesses thrive by keeping their environments safe. - Career Growth: We invest in your development with training and advancement opportunities. - Team Culture: Join a supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and service excellence. What youll get working here: - Salary: $26-30/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: Sick 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 Drivers 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 culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Position Summary: The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations. Detailed Job Description Position Title: Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician) Department: Operations Reports to: Branch Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Exemption: NA EEOC Class: Individual Contributor Salary: $26-30 per hour (depending on market, experience, and licensing) plus incentives Position Summary: The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations. Scheduling Ownership: - Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients. - Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner. Client Satisfaction: - Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems. - Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests. - Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services, products, and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team. Safety: - Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards. - Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments. Continuous Learning & Improvement: - Engage in regular training sessions to earn and maintain certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies. - Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED 2 years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, or environmental services 2 years experience in customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles Excel

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