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 Intern 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 intern 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 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 callingAttend to phone enquiries and leads from colleaguesConduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers. Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premisesComplete 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 adjustmentsMaintain and improve the client retention target rate by building and maintaining professional client relationshipsFocus on building relationships with clientsDrive client retention especially clients in their 1st year of their agreementIncrease the client portfolio by identifying cross and up selling opportunities Attend and complete the company selected accredited and approved Learnership Requirements
Recent Graduate - Biodiversity , Life Sciences or Sales related field of study is preferred Drivers Licence - essential with good ability to drive a vehicleComputer literate No previous sales experience required - a passion for sales is essential