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 with an exciting new motor campus on the horizon, we’re on the lookout for Sales Apprentices to join our teams across our locations in Carlow, Kildare, Naas, and Tullamore.

As a Fitzpatrick's Sales Apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for customers by initiating conversation and building rapport to excite them about the Fitzpatrick's brand!

As a new member of the sales team, you will be a point of contact to our customers, welcoming them in to our showroom or responding to telephone or online enquiries. You will deliver presentations of our products and vehicles, showing an outstanding knowledge and understanding of all things brand related.

Don’t worry if you’re not an expert right now – our comprehensive training will teach you everything you need to know to become a brand expert.

Role and responsibilities to include:

• Meeting and greeting showroom guests

• Presentation of models and assisting with customer test drives and handovers

• Assisting with our sales and marketing events

• Assist sales staff with the daily operations of the department

• To create and maintain a positive customer-friendly sales environment

• To offer, promote and sell the value of all new and used vehicles in line with Fitzpatrick's and the brand’s trading policies. This will involve updating our used car websites and creating video presentations for customers

• To always be prepared to receive and welcome new customers’ enquiries (via telephone, walk-in, e-mail)

• To guide and inform the customer whilst being able to give a competent and enthusiastic presentation of all of the vehicles within the product range

• To achieve a high level of customer satisfaction

What we’re looking for:

• You don't need to be from the motor industry; however you will have a proven record of excellent customer service skills and ability to work with people. Previous retail 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.

• Full clean driver’s license

This is an exceptional opportunity for the successful individual to develop, learn and forge a career in the automotive sector and 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 sales career.

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.