📍 Location
Cape Town (Claremont), Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Company
Rentokil Initial
📅 Job Type
Full-Time | Learnership
🎓 Industry
Sales / Business Development
📌 About the Opportunity
Rentokil Initial is offering a Sales Internship Learnership for recent graduates looking to build a career in sales. This programme combines formal accredited training with real-world sales experience, giving you the skills needed to succeed in business development.
🎯 Role Overview
The Sales Intern will:
- Learn sales strategies and processes
- Build client relationships
- Identify new business opportunities
- Support business growth and customer retention
📝 Key Responsibilities
📈 Sales & Business Development
- Identify new customers through research and prospecting
- Conduct cold calling and tele-canvassing
- Maintain and develop a sales pipeline
- Achieve set sales targets
🤝 Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Conduct needs analysis for clients
- Present proposals and pricing solutions
- Improve client retention rates
📊 Sales Operations
- Manage sales administration and reporting systems
- Track marketing campaign performance
- Attend to leads and customer enquiries
🧠 Learning & Development
- Complete a company-selected accredited learnership
- Gain product and technical knowledge
- Receive on-the-job training in sales and operations
🎓 Minimum Requirements
📖 Education
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Recent graduate (Sales/Business-related qualification preferred)
🚗 Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (essential)
- Computer literacy
💼 Experience
- No previous sales experience required
- Passion for sales is essential
💡 Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills
- Confidence in engaging with clients
- Sales-driven mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Strong administrative and IT skills
🌟 Why Apply?
- Gain hands-on experience in sales
- Complete an accredited learnership
- Build a career in business development
- Work in a global company environment
- No experience required – perfect for graduates
⚠️ Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial supports Employment Equity and diversity in the workplace.
🚀 How to Apply
Apply through the official Rentokil Initial and submit your CV as soon as possible.