Rentokil Initial: Sales Internships 2024

Location: Claremont, Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: Not Specified

Rentokil Initial invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2024.

Rentokil Initial: Sales Internship Programme 2024

An exciting opportunity for a recently graduated individuals in Claremont WC which will allow:

A professional learning experience to build Rentokil Initial 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 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

Please note the successful candidate will be registered and will be required to complete a SETA approved learnership by the company.

Requirements:

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

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
Recent Graduate – sales related field of study is preferred or Life Sciences / Biodiversity
Drivers Licence – essential with good ability to drive a vehicle
No previous sales experience required – a passion for sales is essential