1 X In- Field Sales Consultant George Wc- Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company is seeking a Sales Consultant for their George branch. The role involves growing the company portfolio, achieving sales targets, and building professional client relationships in hygiene and pest control services. Candidates should possess strong selling skills, a Matric qualification, and ideally have field sales experience in related services.

Benefits

Subsidized medical insurance

Opportunities for growth and development

Company cell phone and allowance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of field sales experience.
• Experience in pest and hygiene services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Grow the company portfolio and achieve sales targets.
• Engage with existing customers to meet their needs.
• Conduct needs analysis and present proposals to clients.

Skills

Selling

Persuasion

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Planning

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

Rentokil Initial is a global services company employing over 35,000 colleagues across 70 countries.

The company is at the forefront of technology and innovation, striving to protect people and enhance lives through pest control, hygiene improvements, and interior space enhancements with plants and scenting.

We are experts in our fields, investing in training, science, innovation, and technology, and offering our employees opportunities for growth and development.

Listening to and acting on feedback is integral to our culture, supporting colleagues and customers alike.

Rentokil Initial values equality and fairness as fundamental rights for all employees.

We live by our core values of Service, Relationships, and Teamwork, which are recognized globally by our colleagues.

Learn more about:

• Our family of businesses:

Rentokil Pest Control: The world's leading commercial pest control company, providing quality, diligent, and friendly services in over 65 countries, ranked in the top 3 in 63 of those.

Initial Hygiene: The world's leading hygiene services provider, operating in over 40 countries, ranked in the top 3 in 38 of them, offering high-quality, tailored hygiene products across sectors.

Ambius: A global leader in interior landscaping, serving clients from boutique hotels to shopping centers, enhancing environments with planting, scenting, flowers, artwork, and exterior landscaping.

Position:

We are seeking 1 Sales Consultant for our George branch in WC, for both hygiene and pest control services.

Role Objectives:

• Grow the company portfolio and achieve sales targets by promoting and selling our products and services.
• Penetrate assigned sales areas and source potential new customers.
• Engage with existing customers to meet their current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets through prospecting and closing sales.
• Maintain and update all required administrative and reporting systems.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
• Participate in training and meetings as required.
• Identify potential business through prospecting, cold calling, and attending leads.
• Conduct needs analysis and present proposals to clients, including pricing and benefits.
• Secure client acceptance and authorization of new service agreements.
• Manage price adjustments and develop secondary decision contacts.
• Aim to improve client retention and develop the service range through cross-selling.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships and conduct account reviews.
• Address customer termination threats with retention strategies.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness and professionalism.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and use Personal Protective Equipment.
• Represent the company professionally in line with corporate identity.

Skills and Competencies:

• Selling, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, resilience, motivation, and drive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Awareness of competitor activity.
• Ability to interact at all client levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Alignment with company values of service, relationships, and teamwork.
• Well-presented, articulate, self-disciplined, and self-managed.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Valid unendorsed driver's license.
• At least 2 years of field sales experience.
• Numerical and business acumen.
• Experience in pest and hygiene services is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Subsidized medical insurance, risk, and retirement funding.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company cell phone and allowance.

Employment Equity:

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Our selection process favors qualified Employment Equity candidates to meet our targets.

Are you passionate about providing professional services to your community? Do you believe you are suitable for this role?