District Manager - Southeast United States
Urbanex Pest Control
Nashville, TN
District Manager - Service Operations
Location: Flexible within Urbanex markets (Southeast United States)
Reports to: Vice President of Operations and/or CEO
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance incentives
Overview
The District Manager - Service Operations is a key field leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance across 4-6 Urbanex branches. This position bridges executive strategy with local execution, ensuring consistent service delivery, profitability, and adherence to Urbanex standards.
The ideal candidate is a data-driven, hands-on operator who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. They combine strong leadership, analytical rigor, and a people-development mindset to build and sustain high-performing branch teams that deliver world-class pest control services.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
· Own operational performance, profitability, and customer retention across assigned branches.
· Drive process adherence, safety compliance, and quality of service delivery.
· Monitor daily/weekly performance metrics (e.g., Domo, FieldRoutes) and implement corrective action plans for underperforming branches.
· Conduct in-field evaluations, ride-alongs, and operational audits to ensure alignment with Urbanex service standards.
People Leadership & Development
· Lead and coach Branch Managers and Assistant Branch Managers to ensure high performance and strong leadership bench strength.
· Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development planning.
· Identify and mentor emerging leaders within branches to build succession pipelines.
· Reinforce Urbanex's cultural values - Play Like Champions, Unwavering Character, Commit to Better, Wholehearted Connection, and Belief Is Contagious.
Customer Experience & Retention
· Drive superior customer satisfaction and retention rates through consistent service execution.
· Partner with branch leaders to resolve escalations and integrate customer feedback into operational improvements.
· Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to ensure smooth handoff and delivery readiness during growth surges.
Financial & Performance Management
· Oversee P&L health for each branch; manage labor, materials, and overhead costs to achieve margin targets.
· Partner with Finance to validate and analyze branch budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
· Lead structured monthly and quarterly performance reviews focused on profitability and operational KPIs.
Leadership Expectations
· Maintain a high-visibility leadership style with weekly market visits and frequent field coaching.
· Promote accountability, recognition, and operational consistency across all assigned branches.
· Conduct weekly 1:1s with Branch Managers and monthly District Business Reviews summarizing performance, wins, and action plans.
Our Core Values
· Play Like a Champion: Bring resilience, positivity, and purpose to every call.
· Unwavering Character: Do the right thing, even when no one's watching.
· Commit to Better: Embrace challenges as growth opportunities.
· Wholehearted Connection: Build genuine rapport with customers and teammates.
· Belief Is Contagious: Inspire growth by empowering others.
Qualifications
· 8+ years of progressive leadership in pest control, HVAC, or similar home service operations.
· Demonstrated success managing multi-branch or multi-region field operations.
· Proven track record improving P&L performance, retention, and service quality.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
· Experience with operational technology (e.g., FieldRoutes, Domo).
· Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time.
Compensation
· Base Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
· Incentives: Based on branch performance, profitability, and retention metrics
· Target OTE: Competitive with industry benchmarks
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