Operations Manager - Pest Management Company

An innovative eco-friendly pest management company is looking to hire a Operations Manager to build their branch in Port Elizabeth.

Since their mission is to reduce the chemical footprint of the pest control industry, they are looking for a like-minded individual who cares about the environment and is prepared to learn new pest management solutions in line with their eco-conscious solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Pest Control Operator / Officer with a managerial role.
• Proven successful sales track record – i.e., winning new contracts.
• Proven financial awareness of business plans and financial models.
• Registered and valid P Number in Structural Pest Management and one other Pest Management Field.
• Driver’s License.
• Advanced IT skills (particularly in Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills (being professional at all times when interacting with customers).
• Physical stamina (being able to spend long hours on your feet, often crouching, kneeling, and crawling).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In this role, the individual will be responsible for developing and implementing all tasks to grow and develop our new branch.
• He/ she will need to effectively manage all tasks to expand our footprint, and as the branch grows, to develop and manage the team who will carry out the Company’s objectives.
• Needs to have sales and managerial experience.

Sales Activities: (managing the entire sales pipeline from cold calling to deal closure)

• Qualify prospective clients.
• Conduct site surveys at prospective clients.
• Write quality reports and proposals for prospective clients.
• Present the above to prospective clients.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.

Pest Management Activities:

• Carry out integrated pest management solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
• Record applicable pest data and write up monthly client reports.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients.

Management Activities:

• Training and managing new employees.
• General branch administration.
• General financial administration, including budgeting and monthly report at Board Level.
• General human resources management.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.