Marketing Manager - Onsite at Sprague Pest Solutions – Tacoma, Washington

Join a Century-Long Legacy of Protecting What Matters Most

For nearly 100 years, Sprague Pest Solutions has stood behind a simple belief: People deserve safer food and healthier places to live and work.

We’re not just a pest control company—we’re a team of science-driven problem solvers protecting businesses, communities, and the environment through uncompromising service and innovative, science-based solutions.

We’ve built a culture where everyone’s dreams fit inside, fueled by collaboration, accountability, and care.

So let us ask you:

What are you passionate about?

• Is it leading a team with clarity, purpose, and accountability—helping people grow while delivering standout work?
• Is it shaping a brand through powerful communication, from company announcements and storytelling to press releases and case studies?
• Is it bringing data and creativity together—building dashboards, translating performance into insight, and continuously optimizing what works?

If you’re a collaborative, strategic marketing leader who loves strengthening culture from the inside out—and elevating the brand through smart, measurable programs—we’d love to hear what motivates you, and how your passion can help shape what’s next at Sprague.

What You’ll Do

As our Marketing Manager, you will be the engine behind our data-driven, performance-focused marketing strategy—helping us grow, evolve, and communicate Sprague’s mission across the Western U.S.

• Own all internal and external communications, including company announcements, press releases, blogs, and case studies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team with a strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and purpose.
• Create clear priorities, growth opportunities, and feedback rhythms that support engagement and retention.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on internal communications and initiatives that reinforce culture and the employee experience.

• Develop and maintain marketing dashboards, reports, and scorecards that track KPIs, ROI, pipeline impact, and campaign performance.
• Analyze performance across digital, email, web, paid media, CRM, and events to identify trends and opportunities.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Establish benchmarks, forecasting models, and performance targets to guide planning and budget decisions.
• Continuously optimize campaigns and spend based on performance insights.

• Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with growth, retention, and business priorities.
• Present marketing plans, progress, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and strategic context.
• Act as a key voice in conversations around brand positioning, culture, and market differentiation.

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of company events, including internal meetings, customer events, and industry engagement.
• Manage event calendars, budgets, logistics, vendors, and post-event evaluations.
• Ensure every event reflects Sprague’s brand standards and delivers a meaningful, memorable experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize the impact of events across audiences.

• Own marketing systems and reporting workflows, including CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms.
• Establish standardized processes for campaign tracking, documentation, reporting cadence, and data hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, brand standards, and internal governance policies.
• Maintain clear documentation and SOPs that support scalability and operational excellence.

Sprague Pest Solutions is a fourth-generation, family-owned leader in commercial pest management, protecting food, health, and property across the Western U.S. We’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do.

• Competitive base salary ($100-110K plus annual bonus program)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team culture and mission-driven work
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
• Paid time off: Sick time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of marketing experience with heavy analytics focus
• 5+ years of team leadership
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with large datasets
• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics, BI dashboards
• High proficiency with Excel/Sheets
• Exceptional communication and project management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with structure and clarity

Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:

• 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County
• Employment and Education verification
• DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen

Detailed Job Description

Position Title: Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Director of Marketing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEOC Class: Professionals

Salary: $100,000-110,000 annually plus incentives

Position Summary:

The Marketing Manager is a leader responsible for strengthening the company’s brand, internal and external communications, elevating team member engagement and retention, and ensuring marketing programs align closely with executive leadership and business priorities. This role guides strategic planning within the marketing team, and manages external vendor relationships while delivering high-impact branding, events, and internal marketing initiatives.

This individual partners closely with senior management to translate company vision into cohesive marketing strategies that support growth, culture, and long-term brand equity. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, strong communicator, and thoughtful strategist who can balance creativity, operational excellence, and people leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Engagement

• Own all internal and external communications including press releases, blogs, case studies and company announcements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support team member engagement and retention by creating clear priorities, development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose.
• Establish goals, performance expectations, and feedback rhythms that help team members grow and succeed.
• Act as a trusted partner to leadership on internal communications and initiatives that reinforce culture and employee experience.

Data, Analytics & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain marketing dashboards, reports, and scorecards to track KPIs, ROI, pipeline impact, conversion rates, and campaign performance.
• Analyze multi-channel marketing performance (digital, email, web, paid media, events, CRM, etc.) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Translate performance data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Establish benchmarks, forecasting models, and performance targets to guide planning and budgeting.
• Continuously optimize campaigns and spend based on data-driven insights.

Strategy & Optimization

• Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance to ensure marketing efforts support growth, retention, and organizational alignment.
• Present marketing plans, progress, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and strategic context.
• Serve as a key voice in planning discussions related to brand, culture, and market positioning..

Events & Branding Management

• Own the strategy, planning, and execution of company events, including internal meetings, customer events, and industry engagement.
• Manage event calendars, budgets, logistics, vendors, and post-event evaluation.
• Ensure events reflect brand standards, deliver meaningful experiences, and support business and culture objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to maximize the impact of events across audiences.

Process, Systems & Governance

• Own marketing systems and reporting workflows (CRM, marketing automation, analytics platforms).
• Establish standardized processes for campaign tracking, documentation, reporting cadence, and data hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, brand standards, and internal governance policies.
• Maintain clear documentation and SOPs for reporting and analytics processes.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of marketing experience with strong emphasis on analytics, reporting, and performance management.
• 5+ years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar), marketing automation tools, and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, BI tools, dashboards).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Sheets and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Travel may be required (less than 10%).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• High proficiency in: Microsoft Outlook (email management, calendars, task coordination); WordPress (content management and updates)
• Strong attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and present insights clearly.
• Self-motivated, efficient, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of stationary work, working on a computer, moving between various work areas, going up and down stairs, talking on the phone, working with office/computer equipment, and sitting at desk or table while listening, talking and taking notes.

Disclaimer:

W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.