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Sales Consultant, Pest Control job at Rentokil Initial | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Rentokil Initial Uganda is part of Rentokil Initial, a global leader in pest control, hygiene, and other environmental services. With a mission to protect people and enhance lives by offering exceptional services in pest control, cleaning, and air care, the company is recognized for its expertise and leadership in providing sustainable solutions for businesses and homes across Uganda. Rentokil Initial Uganda has built a strong reputation for its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility, making it a trusted name in pest management.
The company’s work culture emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and innovation, offering employees opportunities for growth and development through a range of training and advancement programs. The company regularly posts job openings in fields such as pest control and hygiene services, with flexible work arrangements for some positions. Since its establishment, Rentokil Initial Uganda has evolved significantly, leveraging its global experience to offer localized solutions and expanding its reach across the country.
Its business model focuses on delivering high-quality, science-backed pest control and hygiene solutions, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. The company’s size allows it to have a significant presence in Uganda’s service industry, with a growing customer base and a robust network of professionals. Core values such as customer focus, integrity, and responsibility guide the company’s operations, and it actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at improving the environment and contributing to community well-being. For more information, visit their website at www.rentokil-initial.com/ug.
Sales Consultant, Pest Control job at Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial Uganda
A vacancy has arisen for a Sales Consultant within the Pest Control service division in our Uganda business. Based in Kampala, if you are the successful candidate, you will be expected to grow the Pest Control customers portfolio and achieve predetermined sales targets by promoting and selling our products and services within an allocated sales area. You will be tasked to source potential new customers, cross- sell and upsell to existing ones, and provide solutions for their current, growing and new needs.
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 structures, that describe the benefits of using our services.
Endeavour to gain the client’s acceptance and obtain authorization on a new service agreement.
Approach the client portfolio for annual price adjustments
Maintain and improve the client retention target rate by building and maintaining professional client relationships
Increase the client portfolio by identifying cross and up selling opportunities to increase the service range within the region
Carry out account management for allocated customers in line with procedure and best practice
Monitor the day-to-day commercial performance of each account within your territory.
Support the tendering teams with customer surveying and quotation process
Liaise with other members of the service teams to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service
Note and advise management on market intelligence including activity by competitors to ensure company services and products remain readily available and preferred by customers
Relevant Tertiary Education advantageous
Business to business sales skills and experience
Minimum 3 years Sales in Service industry / Industry Knowledge advantageous
Customer Care experience advantageous
Cold Calling experience advantageous
Valid driver’s license
Numerical acumen
Computer literate
Persuasiveness/good interpersonal skills
Hunter & Target Driven
Competitive nature with tenacity and resilience to stress
Integrity/reliability
Strong ownership & responsiveness
High energy levels (action orientated)
Self confident/assertive/passionate
Problem solving skills/solution driven
Strong demonstration of the values of service, relationships and teamwork
Be self- motivated and display a high energy level
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Team player with a collaborative style
Demonstrates the ability to take the initiative
Highly developed communication skills (written / verbal / non-verbal)
Ability to form strong customer relationships at all levels
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