Sales Consultant

Rentokil Initial Careers; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Sales Executive to manage accounts and drive sales in the Southampton and Portsmouth regions. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, a company vehicle, and various benefits including healthcare. Enjoy a work-life balance with a permanent Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and fuel card

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for over two years with minimal points.
• Background in retail or sales is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers to build relationships and sell products.
• Generate leads and develop customer accounts.
• Achieve set KPIs and maintain excellent customer service.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• In this field-based role, visit new and existing customers, build relationships, and sell our innovative specialist hygiene products and services.
• Carry out surveys for clients, provide proposals on treatments based on your expertise, and price the work.
• Generate and develop leads on your own and with colleagues at Rentokil Initial.
• Maintain excellent customer service for current customers and pursue additional sales.
• Work toward and achieve 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 with strong customer service and communication skills.
• Background in retail or sales is advantageous due to regular face-to-face customer interaction.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: basic salary £25,721 per annum with expected OTE around £31k per annum (bonus and commission schemes available).
• Company vehicle, fuel card, uncapped commission, mobile phone, tablet, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation assistance up to £5,000 for moves over 2 hours away to a nearby location.
• Full-time, permanent role with work-life balance: Monday to Friday (40 hours).
• Industry-leading training to support your development and customer needs.
• Opportunity to earn more through regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Private healthcare scheme access and enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 to you and your family/friends.
• Long service recognition: extra five days of annual leave after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend bonus program (up to £1,000).

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 services provider, Initial is the leading commercial hygiene services provider, and its Ambius business is the 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 time and money in training and in 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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