Apprentice Sales Executive
Apprentice Sales Executive – Audi North Dublin
Exit 5 M50, Charlestown, Dublin 11, Ireland
Due to internal promotion within Audi North Dublin, we are now recruiting for an Apprentice/Trainee Sales Executive to join our bright and modern Audi dealership.
Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands.
In 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. 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 Sales Executive Apprentice will embark on a 12-month apprenticeship in-house training program which will lead to qualifying as a Joe Duffy Group Sales Executive.
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 which includes:
- Employment Assistance Program.
- Industry-leading training and progression plans.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- 22 days of Annual Leave.
- Life cover.
- Active Social Club.
- PRSA.
- Company vehicle (upon completion of training)
As a Joe Duffy Group Sales Executive Apprentice, you will take part in our comprehensive training program. 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.
A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role.
Third Party Or Agency Assistance is Not Required - Thank You
Joe Duffy Group is an equal opportunities employer