Vice President of Operations

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Richmond, VA, USA | Operations | Base Bonus | 120,000-195,000 per year Upper end of the range reflects base plus full 30% annual bonus | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), GSTD, LTD, Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Spend Accounts (Medical & Childcare), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Celebrate 100 years in business with us in 2025!

At American Pest, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life to join our team. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Are you a seasoned manager within the pest control industry looking to take on a bigger challenge? Are you good at managing not just the P&L but the individuals that report to you as well? If so, American Pest just might have the opportunity for you as our new Vice President of Operations!

What You'll Get... We want to help our employees build a great career and a great future. At American Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!

Health And Well-being

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and Vision
• Prescription drug program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
  
  

Financial Security

• Competitive salary with up to a 30% annual performance bonus
• 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
• Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
  
  

Work/Life Balance

• Enjoy stable, year-round employment
• A take home company vehicle
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays
• A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
• Opportunities for advancement within American Pest and Anticimex
  
  

What You'll Do... As a Vice President of Operations with American Pest you will serve as a key executive leader, driving operational excellence across all our Virginia branches. Reporting directly to the President, you'll oversee Branch Managers, guide strategy, and shape the future of our business as we work to become the mid-Atlantic's preferred pest control provider. You'll lead with a focus on growth, profitability, and integrity - analyzing performance, mentoring leaders, integrating acquisitions, and ensuring high standards across the board. If you're ready to lead at a high level and make a big impact, this is your opportunity.

Who You Are... What does it take to be a successful VP of Operations at American Pest? For starters, you'll have at least 5 years of experience in the pest control industry with 3 years in a management position. You'll also have...

• Strong coaching skills including the ability to motivate and hold team accountable - daily check-ins, goal setting, performance management, etc.
• Sales leadership ability with a history of revenue generation and growth
• Exceptional operational leadership skills
• Experience conducting presentations
• Strong knowledge of PestPac or similar Customer Information System
• Experience successfully managing a P&L statement
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and planning skills
• Experience with interviewing and hiring with an eye for selection & retention
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• The ability to travel 50% of the time within our footprint with the possibility of occasional international and domestic travel to Anticimex meetings
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Availability to work non-standard business hours including weekends and holidays
• High school degree or equivalent
  
  

Who We Are... Founded in 1925, American Pest is a fast-growing, energetic, and technology minded mid-size company located in Fulton, MD. Within the last four years, we've nearly tripled in size and currently employ over 400 employees! Being part of American Pest means doing your best every single day, to effect positive change for our customer and our community.

American Pest is part of Anticimex, a global pest control organization with a mission of being the global leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces communication and teamwork, dependability, innovation, growth, technology, and integrity.

Our Hiring Process... Knowing What To Expect When Job Hunting Is Always a Welcome Relief. Our Process For This Position Includes The Following Steps

• Application submission
• Short phone interview
• Schedule an interview and complete our full application
• Interview in person at our one of our office locations - Fulton MD, Springfield VA, Richmond VA, Troy VA
• Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set
• Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check
• Official start date confirmed
• Welcome!
  
  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace

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