Rentokil Initial:Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 70,000 colleagues over 90 countries . The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting.We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and DevelopmentListening 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.Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.comOur family of businesses:Rentokil Pest Control is the world’s leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers.We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.Although we don’t provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens.Initial Hygiene is the world’s leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in over 40 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 38 of those. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity. We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in the country. You would be supporting the business in EAST AFRICA - Nairobi, Mombasa, or Nakuru, Kenya.The Opportunity: More Than a Job, A Career PathAt Rentokil Initial, we believe in our "Promote from Within" philosophy. We are looking for ambitious and driven individuals to join our Sales Trainee Program, a fast-track initiative designed to build our next generation of top-performing Sales Consultants.This is not a typical entry-level job. It is a paid, structured apprenticeship where you will be a key part of our strategic talent pipeline. Think of yourself as a "Sales Consultant on the bench"—you will be trained, mentored, and prepared to step directly into a full consultant role as soon as a position opens in one of our key branches. We are investing in you for the long term.Your Journey with UsPhase 1: The Training Program Your journey begins with a comprehensive training program to build your skills in our services and sales methodology. Following this, you will be given clear, measurable assignments that contribute directly to our branch operations, allowing you to learn and grow through hands-on experience.Phase 2: The Goal - The Sales Consultant Role The entire program is designed to prepare you for the responsibilities of a Sales Consultant. In this future role, your mission will be to drive business growth. Your key responsibilities will include: Identifying, pursuing, and developing new business opportunities from existing and potential customers. Upselling and cross-selling our full range of services to meet client needs. Closing sales by articulating solutions effectively and demonstrating superior value over our competitors. Building strong, lasting professional relationships aimed at retaining existing clients. Serving as a key source of market intelligence by monitoring and advising management on competitor activity. RequirementsEssential Requirements:A valid Driving License with driving experience is considered a strong advantage. Please note that a license is required for promotion to the Sales Consultant role, which includes a company car.Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role with a demonstrated ability to generate leads.Absolute willingness and flexibility to be based in NairobiPersonal Attributes:An unwavering ambition to build a long-term, successful career in sales.A high level of self-drive, initiative, and a goal-oriented mindset.Resilience and optimism in the face of challenges.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Education:A formal degree or diploma is not a mandatory requirement. If you have the drive, the experience, and the right attitude, we want to hear from you.BenefitsMedical Coverage: Arranged upon commencement of employment.Pension & Life Assurance: Established post-employment confirmation.Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (alternate Saturdays off).Leave: 21 days paid annual leave, paternity/maternity leave, sick leave, and compassionate leave.Tools Provided: Mobile phone, laptop, and necessary resources.Professional Development: Training opportunities through various programs and access to free online courses.Advancement Opportunities for a Sales Consultant in a few months.
Rentokil Initial:
Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 70,000 colleagues over 90 countries . The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting.
We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and Development
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.
Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.com
Our family of businesses:
Rentokil Pest Control is the world’s leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers.
We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.
Although we don’t provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens.
Initial Hygiene is the world’s leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in over 40 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 38 of those. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.
We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in the country. You would be supporting the business in EAST AFRICA - Nairobi, Mombasa, or Nakuru, Kenya.
The Opportunity: More Than a Job, A Career Path
At Rentokil Initial, we believe in our "Promote from Within" philosophy. We are looking for ambitious and driven individuals to join our Sales Trainee Program, a fast-track initiative designed to build our next generation of top-performing Sales Consultants.
This is not a typical entry-level job. It is a paid, structured apprenticeship where you will be a key part of our strategic talent pipeline. Think of yourself as a "Sales Consultant on the bench"—you will be trained, mentored, and prepared to step directly into a full consultant role as soon as a position opens in one of our key branches. We are investing in you for the long term.
Your Journey with Us
Phase 1: The Training Program Your journey begins with a comprehensive training program to build your skills in our services and sales methodology. Following this, you will be given clear, measurable assignments that contribute directly to our branch operations, allowing you to learn and grow through hands-on experience.
Phase 2: The Goal - The Sales Consultant Role The entire program is designed to prepare you for the responsibilities of a Sales Consultant. In this future role, your mission will be to drive business growth. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying, pursuing, and developing new business opportunities from existing and potential customers.
- Upselling and cross-selling our full range of services to meet client needs.
- Closing sales by articulating solutions effectively and demonstrating superior value over our competitors.
- Building strong, lasting professional relationships aimed at retaining existing clients.
- Serving as a key source of market intelligence by monitoring and advising management on competitor activity.
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- A valid Driving License with driving experience is considered a strong advantage. Please note that a license is required for promotion to the Sales Consultant role, which includes a company car.
- Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role with a demonstrated ability to generate leads.
- Absolute willingness and flexibility to be based in Nairobi
Personal Attributes:
- An unwavering ambition to build a long-term, successful career in sales.
- A high level of self-drive, initiative, and a goal-oriented mindset.
- Resilience and optimism in the face of challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Education:
- A formal degree or diploma is not a mandatory requirement. If you have the drive, the experience, and the right attitude, we want to hear from you.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Arranged upon commencement of employment.
- Pension & Life Assurance: Established post-employment confirmation.
- Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (alternate Saturdays off).
- Leave: 21 days paid annual leave, paternity/maternity leave, sick leave, and compassionate leave.
- Tools Provided: Mobile phone, laptop, and necessary resources.
- Professional Development: Training opportunities through various programs and access to free online courses.
- Advancement Opportunities for a Sales Consultant in a few months.
Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands.We are always looking for hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our business. We're a very welcoming company, many of our colleagues see each other as their family!Our main brands are Rentokil, Initial and Ambius who provide services including pest control, washroom solutions, specialist hygiene, medical waste disposal, property care and also interior/exterior landscaping for companies within any industry.We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific.Our main drive is to offer outstanding and consistent customer service, to support our colleagues and promote colleagues from within, all whilst making sure we have the best health and safety standards possible - we want everyone to get home safely.Does this sound like the company for you? Have a look at our vacancies below!
Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.
We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands.
We are always looking for hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our business. We're a very welcoming company, many of our colleagues see each other as their family!
Our main brands are Rentokil, Initial and Ambius who provide services including pest control, washroom solutions, specialist hygiene, medical waste disposal, property care and also interior/exterior landscaping for companies within any industry.
We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific.
Our main drive is to offer outstanding and consistent customer service, to support our colleagues and promote colleagues from within, all whilst making sure we have the best health and safety standards possible - we want everyone to get home safely.
Does this sound like the company for you? Have a look at our vacancies below!
