Sales Executive Apprentice - Jaguar Land Rover

Joe Duffy Group; Fingal; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment Assistance Programme

Industry-leading training

Bike to Work Scheme

20 days of Annual Leave

Life cover

Active Social Club

PRSA

Job summary

A leading motor group in Ireland is seeking an Apprentice Sales Executive to embark on a structured 12-month apprenticeship program. The role requires working in a retail or customer service capacity and involves comprehensive training in the sales process, customer relationship management, and vehicle appraisals. A full Irish or EU driving license is essential. Successful candidates will enjoy a solid benefits package including industry-leading training, annual leave, and an employment assistance program.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience demonstrating exceptional service.
• Strong work ethic with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to follow processes and maintain discipline.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 12-month apprenticeship training program.
• Learn the complete sales process and customer relations.
• Conduct appraisals of vehicles and maintain customer records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Professional image

Job description

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor group representing 21 brands across 23 dealerships with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world‑leading brands.

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 one.

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 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 and 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.

Benefits

During the apprenticeship, we will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent benefits package. In addition to a basic salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Employment Assistance Programme.
• Industry‑leading training and progression plans.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• 20 days of Annual Leave.
• Life cover.
• 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.

On successful completion, you will move onto a basic salary, commission and bonus structure and also a fully expensed company car.

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.

If you are passionate about customer service, are driven and ambitious and believe that you have what it takes and want a career, not just a job – submit your CV or contact [e-mail] for more information.