Trainee Sales Executive

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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

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to hr@laharts.ie

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person