TRAFFIC
Western Cape
1x Sales Intern- Polokwane
Rentokil Pest Control South Africa
Job Description
- An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate to allow:
- A professional learning experience to build Rentokil Initial technical, operational, product and sales knowledge, exposure, skills and experience in a practical work environment.
- The Intern is afforded the opportunity for career exploration and development through an accredited Learnership and internal RISA Sales Methodology and on the job technical operational and sales training.
- The intern supports and assists in growing the company portfolio and promote and sell our products, services and solutions to our existing client base while also sourcing potential new customers by identifying lead and business development opportunities Uses the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop a sales pipeline and customer information.
- Gain on the job operational technical knowledge to build expertise in RI services and products
- Increase conversion of sales against marketing driven campaigns and provide feedback on results.
- Achieve Predetermined Sales targets
- Complete, update and maintain all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance to policies and procedures
- Locate potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing and cold calling
- Attend to phone enquiries and leads from colleagues
- Conduct sales calls and presentations to new or existing customers.
- Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premises
- Complete site risk assessments for every client proposal
- Report all findings back to the client by presenting a proposal, which includes a pricing structure, that describes the benefits of using our services.
- Approach the client portfolio for annual price adjustments
- Maintain and improve the client retention target rate by building and maintaining professional client relationships
- Focus on building relationships with clients
- Drive client retention especially clients in their 1st year of their agreement
- Increase the client portfolio by identifying cross and up selling opportunities
- Attend and complete the company selected accredited and approved Learnership
- Recent Graduate - Biodiversity , Life Sciences or Sales related field of study is preferred
- Drivers Licence - essential with good ability to drive a vehicle
- Computer literate
- No previous sales experience required - a passion for sales is essential
About This Role
Career insights for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel positions
Salary Benchmark
$64,600/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel 365
Google Jamboard
Microsoft Outlook 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Related Career Paths
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Insights
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.