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Category Solutions Lead, US Pest
Nashville, TN
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expRentokil is a global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. The Category Solutions Lead is responsible for driving year-over-year growth across the Pest line of business by planning and coordinating activities to execute the growth strategy, working closely with various corporate departments.
Business Supplies & Equipment
Responsibilities
Market-Specific Planning: Set the master calendar for each market, cut by product, ensuring that our plans take maximum advantage of the local context of our customers
Strategic Enablement: Ensure all "in-year" calendars align with the multi-year strategic intent and the category’s long-term vision
Future Planning: Provide critical data and structural support for the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
End-to-End Planning: Set the plan for the year, making absolutely clear who needs to do what and when in order for us to hit our growth targets. Ensure plans have the appropriate level of rigor and detail
End-to-End Delivery: Drive the delivery of the calendar from ideation to market-level execution, ensuring all milestones are met on time. Leave nothing to chance
Cross-Functional Orchestration: Align key stakeholders across Field, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance, clarifying their specific roles in executing the calendar
Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs and monitor adherence to the plan. Identify variances early and implement corrective actions to keep the business on track
Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage problems, escalating early
Field-First Mindset: Own the primary relationship with the field teams, serving as their advocate and their main point of contact for calendar-related issues. Ensure that plans enable them to succeed
Cross-Cutting Partnerships: Build trusted and effective relationships across the full suite of corporate partners needed to deliver. Make us a single unified team focused on success
Performance Reporting: Use data to track the effectiveness of plans and spot risks and issues
Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to ensure product availability aligns with promotional windows and negotiated contract terms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent years of experience. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of applicable professional experience for each year of college requested
10+ years of experience in Pest Operations, with a demonstrably strong understanding of core products, services, and the seasonality of our business across North America, including market-level variances
5+ years in a leadership or consulting role
Proven track record of setting and executing project plans with a complex multi-functional co-ordination requirement. Demonstrable experience of work managing other teams without direct hierarchical control
Direct experience working with and / or leading field teams is highly desirable to ensure the 'field relationship' ownership is effective
Experience in a recurring revenue business is required; experience in pest control, home services, or a similar subscription-based industry is a strong plus
Demonstrated success in using data to track and manage delivery of plans
Ability to understand and use complex data sets to inform decision-making and project future trends
Ability to spot, manage, and escalate problems and proposed solutions early
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and lead without formal authority
Deep understanding of retail/consumer goods dynamics, supply chain flow, and merchandising
Experience mentoring team members and providing clear direction in a fast-paced environment
Advanced skills in analytical tools and presentation software to 'tell the story' of the calendar's performance
Mastery of Excel/Google Sheets (data modeling) and PowerPoint/Google Slides (strategic storytelling). Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or specialized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a plus
Strong ability to manage multiple overlapping timelines across different markets simultaneously
Benefits
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Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Company
Rentokil Réunion - Les experts de la lutte contre les nuisibles partout à la Réunion
Rentokil Réunion : L'expertise mondiale, la proximité locale (Depuis 2003) Rentokil est le leader mondial de la lutte contre les nuisibles depuis 80 ans.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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