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X SALES Trainee/Gqeberha – EC Jobs in Port Elizabeth, South Africa at Rentokil Initial
Position: 1 x INITIAL SALES TRAINEE (12 month fixed term contract) Gqeberha – EC
This is an opportunity to develop a career with Rentokil Initial by becoming a Hygiene expert with the opportunity to develop into Sales, Operations or Technical Support and further to Management and Leadership roles.
Initially you will enrol on the Rentokil Initial South Africa trainee programme where you have a learning experience to build your technical knowledge and skills in a practical work environment. This will be followed by our Aspiring Sales Programme to develop your sales knowledge, skills and experience.
During the trainee program you will complete internal technical and sales training and undertake real field-based operational and sales roles.
Following an assessment at the end of the 6-month trainee programme, if successful and vacancies are available, you will be given the opportunity to apply for placement in roles and join our Colleague Development Programs giving you an opportunity to further your career with us to become one of our leaders of the future.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Train as a hygiene infield technician
Gain on-the-job operational experience
Work as an 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 with policies and procedures and SHE requirements
Locate potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing, enquiries and cold calling
Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough surveys of client premises
Focus on client retention through relationship building
Identify cross and up-selling opportunities
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
Proven ability of technical learning and practical application
Ability to develop working relationships with customers
Determination and motivation to achieve business targets
Be organised and have the ability to perform well under pressure
Problem solver and solution driven
Customer service orientated
Ambitious
Resilient
Hands-on attitude
High energy, self-motivated and disciplined
Good learning ability
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
Driver’s Licence – essential (confident driving ability)
A passion for customer service excellence is essential
Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.
Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today!
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Title: X SALES Trainee/Gqeberha – EC
Company: Rentokil Initial
Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Category: Sales
