Sales Consultant

Rentokil Initial Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services company is seeking an Area Sales Executive to manage customer relations in the Southampton and Portsmouth areas, based out of Bristol. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a strong background in retail or sales. Responsibilities include conducting client surveys, generating leads, and working towards set targets. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for bonuses.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Private Healthcare scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years.
• Proven track record in retail or sales advantageous.
• Ability to work face-to-face with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out surveys for clients and providing proposals.
• Generating leads independently and with colleagues.
• Building relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent problem solver

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Job description

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Area Sales Executive

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We're currently seeking an Area 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!

Overview

Role: Area Sales Executive, field-based coverage for Southampton and Portsmouth from the Bristol branch. Location and schedule details are as described above.

Responsibilities

• 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 colleagues and clients
• Offering excellent customer service to current customers, as well as gaining extra sales
• Working towards and achieving set KPIs and targets

• Visit both new and existing customers in the field

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

Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
• Salary: £25,940 per annum with expected OTE £27,500 per annum, plus uncapped commission and benefits
• Salary grading system linked to performance for career development
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, tablet, uniform and RI Rewards
• Private Healthcare scheme, company pension scheme, and other benefits
• Employee discounts and cashback from RI Rewards (over 3,000 retailers)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 to you and your family
• Long service recognition with additional annual leave after five years
• Refer a Friend program (earn up to £1,000)

About Rentokil Initial

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.

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