Rookie Sales Consultant

Rentokil Initial Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services provider in the UK is seeking a Rookie Sales Executive to join their team in Southampton. The role involves building relationships with customers and selling specialist hygiene products. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license, be self-motivated, and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Competitive salary package and various benefits are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Bonus and commission schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys for clients and propose treatments based on expertise.
• Develop leads independently and with colleagues.
• Build relationships with clients and offer excellent customer service.
• Achieve set KPIs and targets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent problem solver

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Sales background

Job description

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Area Rookie Sales Executive

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We're currently seeking an Rookie Sales Executive to join our dedicated team at the Bristol branch, covering the Southampton and Portsmouth 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: £34,140 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 up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week)
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers’ needs
• 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 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – which is FREE to access and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.
• Long service recognition – includes an 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)

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

Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

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

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

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.