Sales Consultant - Tanzania

Rentokil Initial Job Post

Rentokil Initial is a global services company with over 50,000 employees across 90 countries, focused on pest control, hygiene, and enhancing interior spaces. We emphasize training, innovation, and employee growth while fostering a culture of equality and feedback. Our values of Service, Relationships, and Teamwork guide our operations.

Rentokil Pest Control is a leading pest control provider, operating in over 90 countries and ranked in the top 3 in 63 of those. We deliver essential, innovative services with high technical expertise.

Initial Hygiene leads in hygiene services, serving over 40 countries and ranked in the top 3 in 38. We offer tailored hygiene products for various industries.

The role is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, within the Initial Hygiene Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customers to demonstrate services and products.
• Communicate solutions and present quotations effectively.
• Upsell and identify new business to expand service range.
• Close sales by highlighting competitive advantages.
• Facilitate price increases with clients.
• Manage debt collection and adhere to credit terms.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Enhance client retention through strong relationships.
• Carry out account management per best practices.
• Monitor commercial performance of accounts in territory.
• Support tendering and customer surveying processes.
• Assist in converting sales leads and marketing activities.
• Maintain a complete customer database with activity records.
• Provide market intelligence to management regarding competitors.

Critical Competencies

• Set SMART objectives for self and others.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy to meet company goals.
• Monitor objective progress and take necessary action.
• Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Act commercially.