Branch Manager Industry South Branch

Rentokil Initial is an international business services company employing over 35,000 colleagues across 70 countries. We strive to protect people and enhance lives, for example by controlling pests, improving hygiene, and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting. We are experts in the field we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation, and technology. Listening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues. We live our values of service, relationships, and teamwork which our colleagues across the world identified.

Our Family of Businesses

Rentokil Pest Control is the world's leading commercial pest control company, operating in 70 countries and ranked in the top 3 in 65 of those countries. Ranking in the top 3 in 38 of the 44 countries we operate in, Initial Hygiene is the market leader that provides quality, diligent, and friendly services to all customers. In France, Initial Workwear specializes in the supply and laundering of workwear, garments, and protective uniforms and equipment: focusing on top-quality products and services. Our plant business, Ambisius, is seen as the expert in interior and exterior landscaping, operating across the US, Europe, Asia & Pacific. Steritech Branch Protection by Rentokil Initial is an industry leader and pioneer, providing innovative solutions that help customers to mitigate risks and drive business growth. We also have specialist businesses such as Medical Services, Specialist Hygiene, and Property Care, which lead their respective fields. Across all of our operations globally, we have a positive reputation among our customers for our knowledge and integrity. We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal, and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in Country. Working within our function departments, you would be supporting all of our businesses.

Minimum Requirements

• Min. Bachelor's Degree from any major
• Min. 3-5 years in management level
• Preferably: 3 years in the same position in a service company
• Proficiency in English
• Problem solving and analytical ability
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
• Strong leadership, motivation, and managerial skills
• Proven history of profit and loss management

Job Description

• Direct all operational aspects of the branch in a manner that supports reaching the profitability goals
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the branch operation, to see that policies are being observed and that goals are being attained
• Manage branch budget
• Directly assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities, and develop forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans for the branch
• Ensure safety regulations are adhered to
• Direct warehouse operations. Maintain necessary inventory levels
• Direct accounts receivable activities, ensure collection debt is collected
• Achieve the profitability goals/objectives of the division/branch and organization

Benefits

• Basic salary
• Allowance
• Medical insurance
• Career path

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.