1 X Ambius Sales Trainee - Pinetown KZN

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pest control offers a dynamic internship in sales. This role emphasizes professional learning and provides exposure to on-the-job sales training, helping to develop skills in customer relationship management and business development. Interns will gain practical experience while contributing to sales targets and client retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate, preferably in sales-related field.
• Matric qualification.
• No previous sales experience required; a passion for sales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growing the company portfolio and promoting products.
• Close deals and develop a sales pipeline.
• Achieve sales targets and build professional relationships.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Matric qualification

Recent graduate in sales-related field

Horticultural background

Job description

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The purpose of this internship is to provide a professional learning experience to build Rentokil Initial sales knowledge, exposure, skills, and experience in a practical work environment. The Intern will have the opportunity for career exploration and development through an accredited Learnership, internal RISA Sales Methodology, and on-the-job sales training. The role involves assisting in growing the company portfolio, promoting and selling products, services, and solutions to existing clients, and sourcing new customers by identifying leads and business development opportunities.

Requirements:

KEY WORK OUTPUTS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Close and formalize deals with customers, ensuring appropriate commercial arrangements.
• Use sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
• Increase conversion of sales from marketing campaigns and provide feedback on results.
• Demonstrate ethical sales behavior at all times, respecting diversity among colleagues and customers.
• Achieve predetermined sales targets, including contract and jobbing opportunities.
• Complete and maintain all sales administration and reporting systems in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Locate potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing, and cold calling.
• Attend to phone inquiries and leads from colleagues.
• Conduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers.
• Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough surveys of client premises.
• Complete site risk assessments for each client proposal.
• Present proposals to clients, including pricing, highlighting the benefits of our services.
• Secure client acceptance and obtain authorization for new service agreements.
• Approach client portfolios for annual price adjustments.
• Maintain and improve client retention rates by building professional relationships.
• Focus on building long-term relationships with clients.
• Responsible for client retention, especially for clients in their first year of agreement.
• Identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities to expand the client portfolio.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Ability to identify and qualify customers.
• Ability to develop strong, mutually beneficial customer relationships.
• Motivation and determination to achieve new business targets.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a sales territory effectively.
• IT literacy.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Ability to establish initial contact with potential customers.
• Good numerical and literacy skills.
• Problem-solving skills and solutions-driven mindset.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Matric qualification.
• Recent graduate, preferably in a sales-related field.
• Horticultural background is advantageous.
• No previous sales experience required; a passion for sales is essential.