Initial Sales Trainees (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Gqeberha – EC needed at Rentokil Initial South Africa

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train as a hygiene infield technician

Gain on the job operational experience by 

• working as a Initial Technician assistant providing a quality service in line with Standard Operating Procedures,  Safe Work Procedures and Safety, Health & Environment requirements  
• Achieve standards of productivity as set by the company by following routes and service plans
• Ensure the usage of the correct Personal Protective Equipment
• Attend all internal Sales and Technical training as required
• Attend the Aspiring Sales Consultant Programme

Gain on the job sales experience by 

• completing, updating and maintaining all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance to policies and procedures and SHE requirements                                                  
• Locate potential business through research,  prospecting, tele-canvassing, enquiries and cold calling. 
• Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premises
• Focus on client retention through relationship building 
• Identifying cross and up selling opportunities

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication & iT skills
• Proven ability of technical learning and practical application 
• Ability to develop working relationships with customer 
• Determination and motivation to achieve business targets
• Be organised and have the ability to perform well under pressure
• Good numerical, literacy & administrative skills
• Problem solver and solution driven
• Customer service orientated
• Ambitious
• Resilient
• Hands on attitude 
• High energy, self motivated and disciplined
• Good learning ability 
• Strong ownership & responsiveness

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Recent Graduate – Life Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Business Management, Retail Management, Events Management, or Hospitality Management field of study is preferred 
• Drivers Licence – essential (confident driving ability) 
• Computer literate 
• No previous experience required
• A passion for customer service excellence is essential