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This trainee role is a wonderful opportunity to get paid while you learn on the job and complete a nationally recognised qualification, paid for by the business.
OUR BUSINESS:
Local Motor Group (LMG) is an innovative and rapidly expanding business which sells and services quality new, demo and used vehicles.
Our Launceston Toyota dealership, located at our busy Kings Meadows site, proudly represents Australia’s #1 automotive brand. We showcase the country’s largest range of new vehicles, offering an impressive range of models to suit every customer need including passenger, SUV and commercial vehicles in IC, Hybrid and EV configurations. Toyota’s legendary quality, durability and reliability are all complemented onsite by outstanding after sales service, genuine parts and exceptional servicing and repair completed by Toyota factory trained technicians.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
To support growth in our business and the ongoing popularity of the Toyota brand, we are looking to employ a Fleet Sales Trainee to work with and learn from our knowledgeable, experienced dealership sales team who are passionate about providing our customers with outstanding service and value on every dealership visit.
We specialise in all aspects of fleet vehicle requirements including advice on vehicle suitability, financing, insurance, leasing and servicing. Whether dealing with small business owners or a multinational corporations, we provide the best possible options, backed up by personalised service for our valued fleet customers.
Duties will include:
- Learn the large range of small, passenger, sport and SUV’s to confidently promote and advise to suit every fleet customer’s needs
- Understand customer needs, prospecting new customers, attending to customer queries, and complete follow-up and lead generation
- Learn about specialised fleet programs, factory warranties and support, leading manufacturer technology and state of the art vehicle safety
- Develop exceptional sales, relationship management and negotiation skills
- Build competitive tender pricing skills for small to medium, corporate, community and Government fleet customers
- Manage and maintain customer database and company portals and the administration of deals
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to launch their career in vehicle sales and with it, complete a nationally recognised Certificate III or IV in Business Sales qualification.
We recruit for attitude as well as aptitude. If you have the enthusiasm with a strong customer service focus, and an interest in sales and/or automotive, we're prepare to invest in and teach you the skills required for the role.
Perhaps you have transferable skills gained from industries like retail, hospitality, real estate, or insurance. Maybe you're already in the workforce and looking for a new challenge or a school leaver looking to launch your career!
To be successful in this role you will:
- Be curious with a commitment to lifelong learning
- High level of personal presentation
- Have excellent communication skills and enjoy engaging with people
- Have a well developed mathematical ability and understanding of figures
- Be professional, reliable, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service
- Be able to follow instructions, including internal sales processes
- Have well developed I.T. skills and a strong attention to detail
- Have a positive attitude, be well organised and able to use your initiative
- Be willing to undertake and successfully complete the relevant qualification to accompany your on the job training (an eagerness to learn!)
- Have a current Tasmanian Driver's Licence (preferably manual)
This role provides access to an exciting career pathway. The successful candidate will be mentored and supported throughout their journey and once qualified and competent in the role have access to a company car and the opportunity to earn sales commissions.
If you think you have the drive to succeed, a ‘can do’ attitude and a passion for learning and outstanding customer service – please apply now!
For more information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Fleet Manager Scott Stephens on 0409 192 *** or via email **********@launcestontoyota.com.au.
For more information about the Group, including our Dealership sites and the quality brands we represent, please visit www.localmotorgroup.com.au
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PLEASE NOTE:
- We conduct background reference checks
- Applicants who do not have the required skills and/or experience will not be considered/shortlisted
- Applicants must be physically in Australia and must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold a permanent residency Visa
- We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting gender equality, and workplace diversity
Please note, we reserve the right to proceed to appointment as soon as a suitable candidate had been identified. Only those candidates who can demonstrate their suitability to the role will be shortlisted and contacted as to the status of their application.
