Apprentice Sales Executive - Joe Duffy Kia North

Joe Duffy Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment Assistance Programme

Industry training & progression

Bike to Work

Annual leave 20 days

Life cover

Pension

Social club

PRSA

Job summary

Joe Duffy Kia North is seeking an Apprentice Sales Executive to join its team for a 12‑month in-house training programme. The role offers hands‑on sales exposure, mentorship from the Sales Manager, and a clear path to become a Joe Duffy Group Sales Executive.

A full Irish or EU driving licence is essential for this appointment. During the apprenticeship you will experience all elements of the sales process, from appraisal and test drives to customer follow-up and handover.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience.
• Strong work ethic with organisation and negotiation skills.
• Warm and friendly personality for face-to-face and phone contacts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A disciplined approach to following processes.
• Full clean Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Joe Duffy Group sales process including appraisal, test drive and follow up.
• Receive mentoring from the Sales Manager and develop prospecting systems.
• Develop customer follow-up and manage the customer journey from enquiry to delivery.
• Record all customer contact details accurately using in-house systems.
• Build rapport and lasting relationships with customers while learning to value vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Job description

Apprentice Sales Executive - Joe Duffy Kia North

Exit 5 M50, Dublin North

We are currently recruiting for a bright and ambitious trainee or apprentice Sales Executive to work in our modern Joe Duffy Kia North Road Dealership

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor group representing 21 brands across 23 dealerships with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands.

Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity.

The Apprentice Sales Executive will embark on a 12-month apprenticeship in-house training program which will lead to qualifying as a Joe Duffy Group Sales Executive.

Note: A full Irish or EU driving licence is an absolutely essential requirement for this role - we cannot consider applicants without same

What your training will include:

• All elements of the Joe Duffy Group sales process including appraisal, test drive and customer follow up.
• Mentoring and guidance from your Sales Manager.
• Learning to manage and develop customer follow-up and prospecting systems.
• The customer journey from enquiry to delivery and beyond.
• Building a rapport and lasting relationships with customers.
• Maintaining and accurately recording all customer contact details using our in-house systems.
• How to conduct accurate appraisals of all vehicles presented in part-exchange and agreeing on values with the Sales Manager.
• Regular training to maintain product knowledge and increase skills.
• How to achieve the standards required and become a Sales Executive.

Requirements for the role:

• Experience of working in a retail capacity or a customer service/hospitality environment, demonstrating a commitment to providing customers with an exceptional level of service.
• Can demonstrate a strong work ethic with excellent organisation & negotiation skills.
• Warm and friendly personality portraying a professional and corporate image to all our customers (both face to face and over the phone).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing excellent customer delight by always going the extra mile.
• A disciplined approach to following our processes from start to finish.
• A full clean Driving Licence.

During the apprenticeship, we will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent benefits package:

• Employment Assistance Programme.
• Industry-leading training and progression plans.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• 20 days of Annual Leave.
• Life cover.
• Pension.
• Active Social Club.
• PRSA.

As a Joe Duffy Group Sales Executive Apprentice, you will take part in our comprehensive training programme. You will receive extensive training about the Joe Duffy Group sales process, database management, marketing, customer service and everything you will require to have a successful career in motor sales. During this training, the emphasis is on learning and developing your sales skills, being mentored, observing senior sales executives, classroom, brand and product training. This is an initial 12 month training programme as the training salary is €29,500.

This is a fast‑paced, dynamic industry, and applicants must have a strong work ethic with an appetite to learn and develop throughout the programme. You do not need to have motor experience. This position may also suit a graduate looking to pursue a career in Motor Sales.

We do not require the assistance of third parties or Agencies - Thank you