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, Mombasa, or Nakuru.

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:

We offer a competitive package that grows with your career.

• During Your Traineeship:
  • A starting monthly salary of KES 25,000.
  • Comprehensive Medical Cover and WIBA.
• Upon Promotion to Sales Consultant:
  • Your salary increases to KES 30,000 per month.
  • You will earn a lucrative sales commission of approximately 10% on contract sales.
  • You will be provided with a company car.
  • You will be enrolled in our pension scheme and life assurance program.