The role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Field Operations Manager to lead our Pest Elimination operations team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive business growth, lead high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional service outcomes for customers. You will oversee a team of District Managers and Service Specialists, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while maximising profitability and customer satisfaction.

What you will do:

Lead, coach and develop a team of District Managers and Service Specialists, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture

Drive achievement of sales, service and profitability targets while identifying and executing growth opportunities

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring delivery of contracts and high-quality service outcomes

Partner with Sales, Technical, and Customer Care teams to optimise account performance and generate new business

Monitor and analyse operational and financial performance, implementing improvement plans where required

Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development

Optimise route planning, productivity, and cost control to improve operational efficiency

Conduct business planning, reporting, and market analysis, including competitor activity and industry trends

Contribute to strategic planning and drive innovation to enhance customer value and business performance

To be successful, you will ideally have:

Demonstrated experience in sales, service, or operational leadership

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

Strong commercial acumen with a focus on profitability and growth

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

High level of organisation, planning, and problem-solving ability

Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service excellence

Digital and systems proficiency (reporting, analytics, CRM tools)

About ECOLAB:

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations. Around the world, customers in food service, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

Life at ECOLAB:

Our three behavioural shifts are People First, One United ANZ Ecolab Team and Owning the Outcome.

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, there is a world of opportunity that can be found within our growing company, and delivering results and demonstrating teamwork, drives advancement.

How to apply:

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The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ecolab or by their external third-party provider.