Graduate Sales and Management Programme

Rentokil Initial Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,250 - 27,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Relocation Package

Company vehicle and fuel card

Private Healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cashback offers through RI Rewards

Job summary

Rentokil Initial Careers is offering a Graduate Sales and Management Programme in Bristol. This hands-on role provides graduates with the opportunity to shape their careers within a FTSE100 company while receiving a competitive package, starting from £24,250 per annum with potential earnings through bonuses and commissions.

Participants will undergo extensive training, work in sales support, and eventually specialize in roles like Field Account Manager or Sales Team Leader. The position emphasizes customer service and provides various financial and professional growth benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2.2 degree in BSc/BA in any subject (preferably in business-related fields).
• A full UK driving licence or actively working towards it.
• Comfortable working out in the field with clients.

Responsibilities

• Generating sales opportunities through inbound/outbound calls.
• Servicing customers, focusing on washroom products and waste management.
• Participating in the Initial Training and various sales-based roles.

Skills

Target-driven

Ambitious

Self-motivated

Excellent customer service

Education

Minimum 2.2 degree in BSc/BA

Job description

Initial - Graduate Sales and Management Programme - Indoor Sales Support

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you a graduate looking for a hands‑on, dynamic role where you can shape your career, be rewarded for your efforts and make a real impact in a global company? Join our team at our Bristol branch and embark on an exciting journey towards a successful career in a FTSE100 company.

Why Join Rentokil Initial?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £24,250 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £27,300 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Career progression, mobile phone, tablet and company discount scheme.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday.
• Office‑based with hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office and 1 day shadowing in the field.
• Industry‑Leading Training: Receive top‑notch training to become an industry expert and gain exposure to various areas of our business to aid your future development.

The Sales and Management Graduate Role

You will start your career with us as an Indoor Sales Support Consultant, where you will be responsible for generating sales opportunities for our field sales colleagues via inbound and outbound calls.

Weeks 1-6: Initial Training

You will attend our World Class Sales Academy while also shadowing operational and sales staff. Here, you will be servicing our customers in a specific geographical area, supporting in servicing various washroom products, alongside removing hazardous and toxic waste. Your training will be encompassing and you will see all areas of the business.

Weeks 6-52:

In addition to your role as an Indoor Sales Consultant, you will gain exposure to as many sales‑based roles across the business to provide you with a broad understanding of our customers and their needs. This will also equip you with the knowledge to become an expert in our products and services. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to complete our Intro to Sales Development Programme.

12+ months:

Now that you’ve gained a broad understanding of the business, you will decide which area you want to specialise in. You will play a part in any local projects during this time and also complete the Leadership Development Programme.

During this time you will also have the chance to progress to roles such as:

• Field Account Manager – responsible for sales in a certain patch area.
• Service Team Leader – manage a team of field service colleagues.
• Indoor Sales/Customer Relations Team Leader – leading a team of indoor sales colleagues.
• Regional Account Manager – supporting our Key Account Customers.

24+ Months:

After two years, you will be ready to take on more senior positions such as Sales Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Branch Manager or roles in Area Central Support.

Requirements

• A minimum 2.2 degree in BSc/BA in any subject (Business related, transport, logistics, supply chain or management disciplines preferred but not necessary).
• A full UK driving licence or be working towards this.
• Target‑driven, ambitious and self‑motivated.
• Comfortable working out in the field dealing with customers face‑to‑face.
• Want to work with people and provide excellent customer service.
• A desire to work hard and have fun.

Benefits

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities – potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Uncapped leads commission – we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition – includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

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