Marketing & Sales Graduate

Sales & Marketing GraduatePut your career into 1st gear with the Boland Group Graduate Programme 2024! Searching for the right opportunity for you? Why not start your graduate career as a Sales & Marketing Graduate in Audi Kilkenny?The Boland Group Graduate Programme is seeking skilled and ambitious graduates to embark on our 14-month programme commencing in September 2024. The graduates will grow and develop essential knowledge that will equip them with the skills to be a strategic leader and benefit them for the rest of their career! Graduates will be provided with an industry-leading rewards package, expert training, and rapid career progression in a unique and dynamic work environment. About YouThe ideal candidate will have the following:Recent degree from a suitable business discipline.Minimum 2:1/ expected 2:1 overall result.Full driver's license.Legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of the programme. The ideal candidate will be the following:Driven to meet and surpass expectations, with a strong work ethic.An excellent communicator with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.Strong time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.A team player who can work across and adapt to different team dynamics.Creative and forward-thinking. About The ProgrammeA mixture of on-the-job and classroom-based learning activities.Each graduate will receive guidance and expertise from a previous graduate as a personal mentor.Constant support is provided by the programme co-coordinator and previous graduate programme employees.Graduates are deeply integrated into the business and are immediately a key member of our dedicated team.Sales Function:Responding to customer queries in an efficient and helpful mannerCompletion of planned sales calls programmePromotion of new products to existing customers and existing products to new customersAssist Marketing in developing social media campaigns.Trade in Function:Conduct appraisals of a customer’s vehicle which they are trading in for exchange of the new vehicleArrange the repair of any body work or paint damageAdd to the showroom & website stock list once prepared for sale.Marketing Function:Customer analysis and customer segmentation.Finding out customers needs and demands based on segment and model series.Knowing key competitors and what they offer. Defining USP’s.Maintaining the customer database (for CRM activities)Upload and update vehicles on the website, website maintence and content management.Taking part in promotional activities such as events, test drives and social media advertising.About The TrainingMost of the Training and experience will be hands-on and gained on the job.The Boland Group Graduate Programme 2023 is in partnership with the Irish Management Institution (IMI).All successful candidates will complete a programme which equips them with vital business acumen, leadership and thinking skills which is a huge advantage for them and the development of their career going forward.Some candidates will also get the opportunity to complete other certificates, such as the Qualified Financial Adviser exams (QFA), Google Analytics cert, Branded Training and much more. About The BenefitsIndustry leading package with competitive salary and an achievable bonus scheme ... to show our appreciation for your hard work.IMI training and qualification ... to make you stand out from the crowd.QFA, Google Analytics & Brand Training for suitable candidates ... to improve your skills and expertise.Strong possibility of a full-time position after the programme is complete… to quickly make the transition from graduate to full-time Boland Group employee.Excellent career progression opportunities … to reach your full potential.Good work life balance working hours … to ensure balance.Social events … to integrate you into our team.Inclusive and open working culture … to make everyone feel included. If this sounds like the graduate opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!. Please apply with your CV today. For more information and specific job descriptions, visit our website: https://thebolandgroup.ie/.