Graduate Sales and Management Programme

Rentokil Initial Group; Okehampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,067 - 27,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

Rentokil Initial Group is launching the Initial - Graduate Sales and Management Programme for Indoor Sales Support in the UK. You will start as an Indoor Sales Support Consultant generating opportunities for field sales via calls, with a structured training sequence and progression into sales leadership roles.

The role offers a basic salary of £25,067.70 per year plus OTE £27,300, with bonus schemes, a company vehicle, pension, private healthcare, and hybrid working (1 office day per week, 1

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 degree in BSc/BA (business, transport, logistics, supply chain or management preferred)
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Target-driven, ambitious and self-motivated
• Comfortable working in the field and dealing with customers face-to-face
• Desire to work with people and provide excellent customer service
• Willingness to work hard and have fun

Responsibilities

• Generate sales opportunities for field sales colleagues via inbound and outbound calls
• Participate in the Indoor Sales Support Consultant role within the graduate programme
• Support servicing of washroom products and hazardous/toxic waste handling
• Gain exposure to various sales-based roles across the business and complete the Intro to Sales Development Programme

Skills

Target-driven

People skills

Self-motivated

Comfortable in field

Willing to work hard and have fun

Education

2.2 degree (BSc/BA)

Job description

Overview

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 one of the following branches: Mitcham, Okehampton, Manchester, Newcastle & Birmingham, 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 £25,067.70 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 in 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, responsible for generating sales opportunities for our field sales colleagues via inbound and outbound calls.

The graduate scheme will follow this format:

Weeks 1-6: Initial Training

You will attend our World Class Sales Academy while shadowing operational and sales staff. Here you will service customers in a specific geographic area, support servicing of various washroom products, and assist with hazardous and toxic waste handling. Training is comprehensive and exposes you to all areas of the business.

Weeks 6-52

In addition to your role as an Indoor Sales Consultant, you will gain exposure to various sales-based roles across the business to develop understanding of customer needs. This period also enables you to complete our Intro to Sales Development Programme.

12+ months

After gaining broad knowledge of the business, you will decide which area to specialise in, contribute to local projects, and complete the Leadership Development Programme. Potential progression paths include:

• Field Account Manager – responsible for sales in a defined patch area.
• Service Team Leader – manage a team of field service colleagues.
• Indoor Sales/Customer Relations Team Leader – lead indoor sales colleagues.
• Regional Account Manager – support key account customers.

24+ Months

After two years, progression may include roles such as Sales Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Branch Manager, or roles in Area Central Support. With structured career progression, you are prepared for the next steps within the company.

Qualifications

• 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 manual driving licence.
• Target-driven, ambitious and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working in the field dealing with customers face-to-face.
• Desire to work with people and provide excellent customer service.
• Willingness 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 progression linked to performance for those keen to develop their career.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers.
• Overtime opportunities to meet customer needs.
• Uncapped leads commission 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 extra annual leave after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

Be Yourself in Your Application

We value innovation, and we want to see the real you. Ensure your application shows your passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control and hygiene provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

We focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest time and money in training and developing colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

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