Rookie Sales Consultant

Rentokil Initial Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider is seeking a Sales Consultant for its Croydon branch in the UK. The role involves building customer relationships and selling innovative hygiene products. Key responsibilities include visiting clients, proposing treatments, and achieving sales targets. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, excellent problem-solving skills, and a background in sales or retail is advantageous. Competitive salary with bonuses, a company vehicle, and extensive training are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Uncapped commission

Relocation package

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Background in retail or sales is advantageous as you will be working face-to-face with customers.

Responsibilities

• Visit new and existing customers to build relationships and sell products.
• Carry out surveys and provide treatment proposals.
• Generate leads independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain excellent customer service and achieve KPIs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent problem solver

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Sales background

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We're currently seeking a Sales Consultant to join our dedicated team at the Croydon branch, covering the BN/RH/SM/CR postcode areas. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and solving unique customer problems in person, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £25,721 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £35-40,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, uncapped commission, mobile phone, Tablet, uniform and RI Rewards
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away to a location nearby? We may offer upSTA to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week)
• Industry‑Leading Training: Receive top‑notch training to support our customers’ needs

The Sales Consultant Role

In this field‑based role, you’ll visit both new and existing customers, where you will be expected to build relationships and sell our innovative specialist hygiene products and services. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out surveys for clients, giving proposals on treatments based on your expertise and pricing the work
• Generating and developing leads on your own and with other colleagues in Rentokil Initial
• Building relationships with your colleagues and clients
• Offering excellent customer service to our current customers, as well as gaining extra sales
• Working towards and achieving set KPIs and targets

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Self‑motivated and target‑driven
• Excellent problem solver
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Background in retail or sales is advantageous as you will be expected to work face‑to‑face with customers regularly
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for
• Opportunity 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 colleagues who are keen to develop their careers within our business
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme
• Explore exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3 contribution retailers with RI Rewards
• Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - which is FREE to access and available 24 hours constituted a micro home and 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.
<(Server for long-service recognition?)-include items as is?)
• Long service recognition - includes anBelongs the extra five days of annual leave entitlement following the completion of five years of service
• Refer a Friend – to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn up to £1000)

Equal Opportunities

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here