Rentokil Initial

Graduate Sales and Management Programme

Rentokil Initial
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeOkehampton • United KingdomEntry Level💰 £25,068 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills and the ability to generate sales opportunities through effective communication and relationship-building. Possesses a solid understanding of product offerings and customer needs, with a commitment to personal and professional development in sales roles.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Opportunity GenerationCustomer Service ExcellenceField Sales ExperienceTarget-Driven MindsetLeadership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Generate sales opportunities for field sales colleagues via inbound and outbound calls
  • Attend the World Class Sales Academy and shadow operational and sales staff during weeks 1–6
  • Service customers in a specific geographical area
  • Support servicing various washroom products and removing hazardous and toxic waste
  • Gain exposure to sales-based roles across the business
  • Develop expertise in products and services and understand customer needs
  • Complete the Intro to Sales Development Programme
  • Contribute to local projects
  • Complete the Leadership Development Programme
  • Progress into roles such as Field Account Manager, Service Team Leader, Indoor Sales/Customer Relations Team Leader or Regional Account Manager
  • Progress to senior positions such as Sales Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Branch Manager or Area Central Support roles after two years

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 manual driving licence
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career progression
  • Mobile phone
  • Tablet
  • Company discount scheme
  • Up to £5,000 relocation support for those moving from more than 2 hours away
  • Bonus and commission schemes
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Salary grading system linked to performance
  • Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Uncapped leads commission
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free 24/7 access for you, your family, and friends
  • Long service recognition, including five extra days of annual leave after five years
  • Refer a Friend reward of up to £1,000
  • Industry-leading training
  • Full-time permanent Monday-to-Friday schedule
  • Hybrid working arrangement

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Hard Skills
Sales DevelopmentProduct ExpertiseGeographical Area ServiceHazardous Waste ManagementLogistics Knowledge
Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedAmbitiousInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Sales AcademyCustomer RelationsField Account ManagementService Team LeadershipSupply Chain Management