Job Description
Are you a highly motivated and customer-focused professional with a knack for building relationships and spotting business opportunities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, phone-based environment where your negotiation skills directly impact business growth?
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At Rentokil Initial we are seeking an extraordinary individual to join our team as a Customer Service Consultant on a Permanent Full time basis. This role will be an office based position in our Port Melbourne Office.
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Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, you will be the strategic anchor for our valuable business customer portfolio. This phone-based role is essential for deepening client relationships, driving retention, and actively promoting growth through focused inbound and outbound engagement.
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The key responsibilities for this position include:
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Forecast and track retention metrics
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Resolve problems aligned to complaint resolution and customer in jeopardy procedures
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Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
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Management of customer escalations
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Administer and prioritize all customer tasks and ensure achievement of all deadlines within required time frame
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Maintain accurate records of all retention activities
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Actively identify new business opportunities and communicate to the internal teams
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Proactively support the Customer Service, Sales and Operations teams to achieve targets and deliverables.
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Provide a response and resolution to all customer queries within defined timeframes
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To be successful,



you will need to have the following:
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Minimum 1 year experience in a Sales, Account Management, or Customer Service roles.
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Highly developed negotiation skills to ensure contractual obligations are met
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Demonstrated skills in B2B sales development
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Highly effective time management skills
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Intermediate computer and system skills
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Able to work calmly under pressure while multi-tasking
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Proven problem-solving skills
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Ability to work in a team environment to support colleagues
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Skilled, reliable, and punctual.
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Meeting Deadlines and KPIs' on a daily/monthly basis
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High attention to detail
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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Working from office Monday to Friday
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Benefits of being part of the Initial Hygiene team:
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Free Onsite Parking
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Attractive opportunities to earn commissions
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Comprehensive induction and training
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Access to an employee assistance program, for you and your family
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Ongoing learning and development
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Career Progression
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The successful candidate must be able to pass a Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screen as well as background checks.



Female and indigenous candidates urged to apply
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About Rentokil Initial
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At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.
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From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we are there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.
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In Australia, we operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 66,000 people across more than 90 countries, supporting over 5 million customers.
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Employee Testimonials:
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"All of my managers have been really encouraging. They have seen things in me that I didn't see in myself." "The best thing about working for Rentokil Initial is the teamwork." "At Rentokil Initial, our motto is that we are all in this together."
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"The onboarding and training I've received has been amazing." At Rentokil Initial, there's a real focus on teamwork, collaboration, support and communication."
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Renay Fagan
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"There are lots of incentives, rewards and bonuses available at Rentokil Initial."
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Carly Shreeve
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"I am really proud to work for Rentokil Initial and I have enjoyed working here for the last 11 years."
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Sierra Warrington

📌 Customer Service Consultant | Internal Sales/Admin (Victoria)
🏢 Rentokil Pest Control South Africa
📍 Victoria