The Sales Internships 2026 at Rentokil Initial are available for recent graduates who are ready to start building experience in sales, client service, business development, and product knowledge. Rentokil Initial is recruiting graduates for its Sales Internships 2026 at Rentokil Initial based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity combines workplace learning, accredited learnership exposure, internal sales training, and practical technical and operational development.
Position Details
- Position: Sales Intern
- Company: Rentokil Initial
- Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
- Work Model: On-site
- Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
- Opportunity Type: Internship / Learnership
- Field: Sales / Business Development
- Closing Date: Not Specified
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Sales Internships 2026 at Rentokil Initial, applicants should have:
- Matric
- Recent graduate qualification
- Sales-related field of study preferred
- Valid driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
- No previous sales experience required
- Passion for sales
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to identify and qualify customers
- Customer relationship-building skills
- Determination to achieve new business targets
- Strong organisation skills
- Good planning skills
- Numerical and literacy skills
- Administrative ability
- Problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting sales growth and customer portfolio development
- Identifying leads and new business opportunities
- Conducting prospecting, tele-canvassing, and cold calling
- Attending to enquiries and sales leads
- Conducting sales calls and customer presentations
- Completing client needs analysis and site surveys
- Preparing proposals with pricing structures
- Supporting contract finalisation with customers
- Maintaining sales administration and reporting systems
- Building client relationships and supporting client retention
- Identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities
Why Apply
The Sales Internships 2026 at Rentokil Initial offer:
- 12-month fixed-term sales internship
- Accredited learnership exposure
- Internal sales methodology training
- Practical sales and operational experience
- Career exploration and development
- Opportunity to gain customer-facing business development skills
Important Notes
- This opportunity is based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
- A valid driver’s licence is essential
- No previous sales experience is required
- Candidates must have a strong passion for sales
- The role is on-site