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 enroll in the Rentokil Initial South Africa trainee programme where you will 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 Sales, Operational, or Technical 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.
Requirements PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Train as a hygiene infield technicianGain on-the-job operational experience by:Working as an Initial Technician assistant providing a quality service in line with Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work Procedures, and Safety, Health & Environment requirements.Achieving standards of productivity as set by the company by following routes and service plans.Ensuring 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, procedures, and SHE requirements.Locating potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing, enquiries, and cold calling.Undertaking needs analysis by conducting a thorough survey of client premises.Focusing on client retention through relationship building.Identifying cross and up-selling opportunities.SKILLS and COMPETENCIES Excellent communication & IT skillsProven ability of technical learning and practical applicationAbility to develop working relationships with customersDetermination and motivation to achieve business targetsBe organized and have the ability to perform well under pressureGood numerical, literacy & administrative skillsProblem solver and solution-drivenCustomer service orientatedAmbitiousResilientHands-on attitudeHigh energy, self-motivated, and disciplinedGood learning abilityStrong ownership & responsivenessQUALIFICATIONS Grade 12Recent Graduate - Life Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Business Management, Retail Management, Events Management, or Hospitality Management field of study is preferredDriver's License - essential (confident driving ability)Computer literateNo previous experience requiredA passion for customer service excellence is essentialBenefits 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 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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