2 x Sales Intern Claremont WC

An exciting opportunity for a recently graduated individuals in Claremont Western Cape 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

Benefits:

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.

Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today!