Rookie Sales Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading hygiene services company is seeking a Rookie Sales Executive in Southampton. This full-time role involves managing your own schedule, building relationships with new and existing customers while promoting specialist hygiene products. Competitive salary starting at £25,721, with opportunities for bonuses and great benefits, including a company vehicle and extensive training. If you're self-motivated with a drive for sales, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare scheme

Enrolment in company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service recognition

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys for clients and propose treatments.
• Generate and develop leads independently and with colleagues.
• Build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent problem solver

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Retail or sales background

Job description

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Area Rookie Sales Executive

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We're currently seeking a 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

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

Benefits

• 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 - which 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)

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.