Sales/Operations Interns wanted at Rentokil

An exciting opportunity for a recently graduated individuals in Pinetown Rentokil and Pietermaritxburg which will allow:

Closing date: Ongoing

Location: Pietermaritxburg

An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate:

• You can develop a career with Rentokil Initial by becoming a Pest Control expert with the opportunity to develop into Sales, Operations or Technical Support and further to Management and Leadership roles.

• Initially you will enrol on the Rentokil Initial South Africa Internship programme where you have a professional learning experience to build your technical knowledge and skills in a practical work environment This will be followed by our Aspiring Sales Programme to develop your sales knowledge, skills and experience.

• During the internship program you will complete an accredited Pest Control course (NQF5) and undertake real field based operational roles followed by sales exposure
• Following an assessment at the end of the 12 month programme, if successful and vacancies are available, you will be given the opportunity to apply for placement in Sales, Operational or Technical roles and join our Colleague Development Programs giving you an opportunity to further your career with us to became one of our leaders of the future.

Please note the successful candidates will be registered and will be required to complete an accredited National Certificate in Pest Control which is approved by the company.

During the internship program you will complete an accredited Pest Control course (NQF5) and undertake real field based operational roles followed by sales exposure

Following an assessment at the end of the 12 month programme, if successful and vacancies are available, you will be given the opportunity to apply for placement in Sales, Operational or Technical roles and join our Colleague Development Programs giving you an opportunity to further your career with us to became one of our leaders of the future.

Please note the successful candidates will be registered and will be required to complete an accredited National Certificate in Pest Control which is approved by the company.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
• Increase conversion of sales against marketing driven campaigns and provide feedback on results.

• Achieve Predetermined Sales targets 
• Complete, update and maintain all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance to policies and procedures        
• Locate potential business through research,  prospecting, tele-canvassing and cold calling
• Attend to phone enquiries and leads from colleagues

• Conduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers. 
• Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premises
• Complete site risk assessments for every client proposal 
• Report all findings back to the client by presenting a proposal, which includes a pricing structure, that describes the benefits of using our services.
• Approach the client portfolio for annual price adjustments

• Maintain and improve the client retention target rate by building and maintaining professional client relationships
• Focus on building relationships with clients
• Drive client retention especially clients in their 1st year of their agreement
• Increase the client portfolio by identifying cross and up selling opportunities
• Attend and complete the company selected SETA approved Learnership

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Recent Graduate – Biodiversity , Life Sciences, Entomology with some Sales related field of study is preferred
• Drivers Licence – essential with good ability to drive a vehicle
• Computer literate
• No previous experience required – a passion for learning and getting involved in the field is essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop strong and mutually beneficial customer relationships
• Determination and motivation to achieve new business targets
• Strong planning and organisation skills to manage a sales territory effectively
• IT Literate
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Numerical and literacy skills

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Sales/Operations Interns wanted at Rentokil An exciting opportunity for a recently graduated individuals in Pinetown Rentokil and Pietermaritxburg which will allow: Closing date: Ongoing Location: Pietermaritxburg An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate: You can develop a career with Rentokil Initial by becoming a Pest Control expert with the opportunity to develop into Sales, Operations …

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