Graduate Sales and Management Programme in Southampton

Join our team at one of the following branches: Woodford, Thetford, Fareham, Bristol, Leeds, Leicester, Edinburgh or Glasgow, and embark on an exciting journey towards a successful career in a FTSE100 company.

Why Join Rentokil Initial?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £24,250 per annum. Expected OTE: £27,300 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Career progression, mobile phone, tablet and company discount scheme.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday. Office‑based with hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office and 1 day shadowing in the field.
• Industry‑Leading Training: Receive top notch training to allow you to become an industry expert and gain exposure to various areas in our business to aid your future development.

The Sales and Management Graduate Role

You will start your career with us as an Indoor Sales Support Consultant, where you will be responsible for generating sales opportunities for our field sales colleagues via inbound and outbound calls. In addition to doing this role day to day, the graduate scheme will follow the below format:

• Weeks 1‑6: Initial Training - You will attend our World Class Sales Academy while also shadowing operational and sales staff. Here, you will be servicing our customers in a specific geographical area, supporting in servicing various washroom products, alongside removing hazardous and toxic waste. Your training will be encompassing and you will see all areas of the business.
• Weeks 6‑52: In addition to your role as an Indoor Sales Consultant, you will gain exposure to as many sales‑based roles across the business to provide you with a broad understanding of our customers and their needs. This will also equip you with the knowledge to become an expert in our products and services. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to complete our Intro to Sales Development Programme.
• 12+ months: Now that you’ve gained a broad understanding of the business, you will decide which area you want to specialise in. You will play a part in any local projects during this time and also complete the Leadership Development Programme. During this time you will also have the chance to progress to roles such as: Field Account Manager, Service Team Leader, Indoor Sales/Customer Relations Team Leader, Regional Account Manager.
• 24+ Months: After two years, you will be ready to take on more senior positions such as Sales Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Branch Manager or roles in Area Central Support. With structured career progression, we ensure you are fully prepared to take your next career steps within the company.

Requirements:

• A minimum 2.2 degree in BSc/BA in any subject (Business related, transport, logistics, supply chain or management disciplines preferred but not necessary).
• A full UK driving licence or be working towards this.
• Target‑driven, ambitious and self‑motivated.
• Comfortable working out in the field dealing with customers face‑to‑face.
• Want to work with people and provide excellent customer service.
• A desire to work hard and have fun.

Additional Opportunities:

• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities – potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Uncapped leads commission – we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition – includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control and hygiene provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting. As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.