via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Trainee Sales Executive

LAHART GARAGES
Clonmel Full-time
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Building the next generation of customer\-focused sales talent at Laharts Clonmel.

The opportunity:

Laharts Clonmel 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.

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.

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

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