Trainee Sales Executive

LAHART GARAGES; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus commission

Company car scheme (after qualifying)

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Laharts Kilkenny is seeking a motivated Trainee Sales Executive to join our sales team. Learn from experienced staff, develop sales and customer-service skills, and pursue a long-term automotive sales career with Laharts.

You will learn the complete Laharts sales process, how to understand customer needs, and how to conduct vehicle presentations and test drives while progressing toward a Sales Executive role.

Qualifications

• Confident, friendly and comfortable dealing with customers.
• Genuine interest in cars and automotive sales.
• Willingness to learn and be coachable.
• Professional, reliable and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Learn Laharts' full sales process from enquiry to delivery and follow-up.
• Build rapport and understand customer requirements for long-term relationships.
• Conduct vehicle presentations and test drives.
• Record customer information accurately in Laharts' systems.

Skills

Customer service

Sales approach

Communication

Team player

Ambition

Education

Leaving Certificate

Tools

In-house systems

Job description

Building the next generation of customer-focused sales talent at Laharts Kilkenny.

The opportunity:

Laharts Kilkenny is looking to appoint a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Sales Team as a Trainee Sales Executive. This is an opportunity to learn from an experienced team, develop strong sales and customer-service skills, and build a long-term career within Laharts.

The Laharts Customer Experience:

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of this role. The successful candidate will learn how to understand each customer's needs, build trust and provide a professional, personal experience throughout their journey with Laharts.

Are you passionate about cars and looking to kickstart a rewarding career in automotive sales?

Join our dynamic team at Laharts Skoda Kilkenny as a Junior Car Sales Executive and become part of one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in Ireland.

CUSTOMER: Understand needs, build trust and deliver an outstanding experience.

DEVELOPMENT: Learn through coaching, mentoring, training and hands-on experience.

PROGRESSION: Develop the confidence and ability to progress into a Sales Executive role.

What You Will Learn:

• The complete Laharts sales process, from initial enquiry through to delivery and follow-up.
• How to build rapport, understand customer requirements and develop long-term relationships.
• Effective customer follow-up and prospecting to manage opportunities professionally.
• How to conduct professional vehicle presentations and test drives.
• How to complete accurate vehicle appraisals and part-exchange assessments, working with the Sales Manager to agree values.
• How to use Laharts' in-house systems to accurately record customer information and activity.
• Product knowledge, sales skills and the customer-service standards expected at Laharts.

Training & Mentoring:

The trainee will work closely with the Sales Manager and experienced Sales Executives, receiving regular coaching, feedback and product and sales training.

The Person We're Looking For:

We are looking for the right person, not simply someone with previous automotive experience.

The successful candidate will have the personality, attitude and ambition to develop within the business.

• Confident, friendly and comfortable dealing with customers.
• Genuinely interested in cars, people and providing excellent customer service.
• Professional, reliable and well organised.
• Ambitious, motivated and driven to achieve results.
• Open to coaching and willing to learn and develop.
• A strong team player who takes pride in their work.
• A full clean driving licence.

What Success Looks Like:

1. CUSTOMER: Consistently delivers a professional and positive customer experience.

2. CONFIDENCE: Builds product knowledge and confidence across every part of the sales process.

3. PERFORMANCE: Takes ownership of follow-up, opportunities and personal development.

Career Progression:

The purpose of the role is to develop the successful candidate towards becoming a fully-fledged Sales Executive.

TRAINEE SALES EXECUTIVE: Learn Observe Develop

DEVELOPING SALES EXECUTIVE: Take ownership Build confidence Deliver

SALES EXECUTIVE: Manage customers Achieve Progress

THE AIM: To invest in the right person, develop their skills and confidence, and create a Sales Executive who understands that great sales start with a great customer experience.

Proposed positioning:

A structured development opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to build a career with Laharts, with customer satisfaction, personal development and long-term progression at its core.

• Full training and ongoing support to grow within the role
• Opportunity to progress within the dealership or wider automotive group
• A competitive basic salary plus commission
• Company car scheme (after qualifying period)
• Staff discounts, pension scheme, and other benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person