Rentokil Initial is an international business services company employing over 35,000 colleagues across 70 countries. We strive to protect people and enhance lives, for example by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting. We are experts in the field we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation, and technology. Listening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues. We live our values of service, Relationships and Teamwork which were identified by our colleagues across the world.

Rentokil Pest Control is the world's leading commercial pest control company, operating in 70 countries and ranked in the top 3 in 65 of those countries. Rangking in the top 3 in 38 of the 44 countries we operate in, Initial Hygiene is the market leader who provides quality, diligent and friendly services to all customers. In France, Initial Workwear specialists in the supply and laundering of workwear, garments and protective uniforms and equipment: focusing on top quality products and services. Our plant business, Ambisius is seen as the expert in interior and exterior "landscaping"; operating across the US, Europe, Asia & Pacisifc. Steritech Branch Protection by Rentokil Initial is an industry leader and pioneer, providing innovative solutions that help customers to mitigate risks and drive business growth. We also have specialist businesses such as Medical Services, Specialist Hygiene and Property Care, which lead their respective fields. Across all of our operations globally, we have a positive reputation among our customers for our knowledge and integrity. We have central support functions of Human Resource, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in Country. Working within our function departments, you would be supporting all of our businesses.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or service using scripts
• Answer questions about products or the company
• Ask questions to understand customer requirements and close sales
• Direct prospects to the field sales team when needed
• Enter and update customer information in the database
• Take and process orders in an accurate manner
• Handle grievances to preserve the company’s reputation
• Go the “extra mile” to meet sales quota and facilitate future sales
• Keep records of calls and sales and note useful information

Requirements

• Proven experience as telesales representative or other sales/customer service role
• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quota preferably over the phone
• Good knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systems
• Ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to prospects
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cool-tempered and able to handle rejection
• Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints

Benefits

• Attractive monthly base salary
• Allowance
• Performance Incentive
• Career path
• Training & Development