About this role
An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate to allow: A professional learning experience to build Rentokil Initial technical, operational, product and sales knowledge, exposure, skills and experience in a practical work environment. The trainee is afforded the opportunity for career exploration and development through an accredited Learnership and internal RISA Sales Methodology and on the job technical operational and sales training. The trainee supports and assists in growing the company portfolio and promote and sell our products, services and solutions to our existing client base while also sourcing potential new customers by identifying lead and business development opportunities
KEY WORK OUTPUTS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Uses the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
- Gain on the job operational technical knowledge to build expertise in RI services and products
- 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 accredited and approved Learnership
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to identify and qualify customers
- Ability to develop strong and mutually beneficial customer relationships
- Determination and motivation to achieve new business targets
- Strong organisation skills to manage a sales territory effectively
- IT Literate
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Ability to establish first contact with potential customers
- Good planning skills
- Numerical and literacy skills
- Good administrative skills
- Problem solving skills/solution driven
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Recent Graduate - sales related field of study is preferred
- Drivers License - essential
- Computer literate
- No previous sales experience required - a passion for sales is essential
Other facts
About Rentokil Initial
Ambius is the market leader in creating enhanced commercial spaces. With over 50 years of experience, our experts have a deep understanding of the ambient environment’s impact on brand reputation. By incorporating plants into your design in the right way you can maximize the human potential of your workspace and set your business apart.
Through interior and exterior plant displays, living green walls, flowers, replica foliage, Christmas trees and decorations, holiday décor, and scenting solutions, we design, install, and service consistently superior experiences for the built environment.
We are trusted by our customers who value our consultative approach, architectural understanding, our knowledge of design and sensory marketing, and the level of wellbeing benefits our solutions provide. We believe an Ambius experience can stimulate people’s senses that inspire ideas, improve health and lift moods.
Ultimately, we are driven to enhance lives and create world-class experiences for commercial spaces.
Ambius services include:
• Interior landscaping
• Living green walls
• Premium scenting
• Holiday décor
• Floral and blooming programs
What you'll do
- The trainee will support and assist in growing the company portfolio by promoting and selling products and services to existing clients while sourcing potential new customers. Responsibilities include maintaining a sales pipeline, conducting needs analysis, and completing site risk assessments.
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