Ambius Sales Trainee - Pinetown KZN

Rentokil Initial South Africa; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pest control industry is seeking an Ambius Sales Trainee in Pinetown, KZN. This role involves closing deals, maintaining sales pipelines, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for sales and a matric qualification. The position offers a great opportunity to kickstart a career in sales with training and support.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate; sales-related field of study preferred.
• Driver's license is essential.
• No previous sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Close and formalize deals with customers.
• Maintain and develop a sales pipeline.
• Achieve predetermined sales targets.

Skills

Computer literacy

Passion for sales

Education

Matric

Sales-related field of study

Job description

Job Title: Ambius Sales Trainee - Pinetown KZN

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown

Deadline: June 22, 2025

Key Work Outputs and Accountabilities

1. Close and formalize deals between RI and customers with appropriate commercial arrangements.
2. Use the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
3. Increase conversion of sales against marketing-driven campaigns and provide feedback on results.
4. Demonstrate ethical sales behaviour at all times, respecting the diversity of all colleagues and customers.
5. Achieve predetermined sales targets, including contract and jobbing targets and opportunities.
6. Complete, update, and maintain all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance with policies and procedures.
7. Locate potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing, and cold calling.
8. Attend to phone inquiries and leads from colleagues.
9. Conduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers.
10. Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough surveys of client premises.
11. Complete site risk assessments for every client proposal.
12. Report all findings back to the client by presenting a proposal, including a pricing structure, that describes the benefits of using our services.
13. Seek client acceptance and obtain authorization for new service agreements.
14. Approach the client portfolio for annual price adjustments.
15. Maintain and improve the client retention rate by building and maintaining professional relationships.
16. Focus on building relationships with clients.
17. Responsible for client retention, especially clients in their first year of agreement.
18. Increase the client portfolio by identifying cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Matric
2. Recent graduate; sales-related field of study is preferred.
3. Driver's license is essential.
4. Computer literacy.
5. A horticultural background is advantageous.
6. No previous sales experience required; a passion for sales is essential.
7. Graduate trainee/internship/siwes jobs.