Vehicle Progressor

Fitzpatrick's Garage Group Ltd; Kildare; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzpatrick's Garage Group Ltd in Kildare Town is seeking a Vehicle Progressor to support our Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz team. You will arrange and oversee the preparation of all new and pre-owned stock to the highest standards.

As part of the sales team, you will create compelling adverts, photograph and video stock, update stock records, and collaborate with Sales, Service, Parts and Management to ensure flawless handovers.

Qualifications

• You don’t need to be from the motor industry, but a proven record of attention to detail and the ability to work in a busy team is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
• Excellent planning, organisational and co-ordination abilities, plus a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the preparation of all new and pre-owned stock.
• Carry out a full appraisal on stock.
• Photograph and create video content of stock.
• Create detailed used car adverts for the website and third parties.
• Monitor outstanding issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with Sales, Service, Parts, Bodyshop, Valet and Management.
• Ensure vehicles are ready for handovers and delivery.
• Control showroom and display areas in collaboration with the Sales Team.
• Ensure vehicles are displayed to the highest standards.
• Inspect vehicles before handover to meet customer expectations.
• Update and control stock management daily.
• Any ad-hoc duties including delivery and collection of vehicles and NCTs.

Skills

attention to detail

highly organised

customer focus

interpersonal skills

IT and admin skills

driving licence

Job description

For over seven decades, Fitzpatrick's Garage Group has been at the heart of automotive excellence in Ireland. Our longstanding association with brands such as Hyundai and Opel underscores our commitment to delivering nothing but the best. With huge growth over the past number of years, along an exciting new motor campus on the horizon, we’re on the lookout for a Vehicle Progressor to join our Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz team in Kildare Town.

As a Fitzpatrick's Vehicle Progressor, you will arrange and oversee the preparation of all new and pre‑owned stock.

As a new member of the sales team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the quality of all vehicles meets our high standards before being displayed on our digital and physical forecourts.

Role And Responsibilities To Include

• Take ownership of the preparation of all new and pre‑owned stock.
• Carry out a full appraisal on all vehicles as soon as they are in stock.
• Photograph and create video content of our latest pre‑owned stock.
• Create detailed used car adverts for our own website and 3rd parties like Carzone and DoneDeal.
• Monitor any outstanding issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with numerous internal departments daily – Sales, Service, Parts, Bodyshop, Valet and Management.
• Ensure our vehicles are ready for handovers and delivery.
• Control and monitor our showroom and display areas in collaboration with the Sales Team.
• Ensure all vehicles are displayed on the premises to the highest standards at all times.
• Inspect vehicles before handover to ensure they meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Update and control stock management on a daily basis.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties – delivery and collection of vehicles, NCTs, etc.

What We’re Looking For

• You don’t need to be from the motor industry; however, you will have a proven record of attention to detail, be highly organised, with an ability to work as part of a busy team. Previous motor trade experience is desirable, as is an interest in cars and the motor industry.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Be highly motivated with a strong customer focus.
• A well‑presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Possess excellent planning, organisational and co‑ordination skills.
• Flexible in your approach to work.
• Full clean driver’s licence.

This is an exceptional opportunity for the successful individual to develop, learn and forge a career in the automotive sector and with an exciting brand. We aren’t looking for the finished article; however, we are looking for potential! The successful candidate will receive continuous training in all aspects of the sales process and follow a defined development programme leading to a successful career in the motor industry.

We believe that our success is built on the skills, expertise and passion of our colleagues, and we’re committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive and grow. Our commitment to professional development means that our colleagues have access to training and mentorship opportunities, as well as the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in our industry.