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Agri-Retail Sales/Yard Assistant Reporting to: Store Manager Locations: Nenagh Area Business Sector: Agri Role: The position involves providing sales support to the store, ensuring that customers receive exceptional service at all times. The Sales and Yard Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the yard to a high standard, managing stock levels, and organising deliveries both in and out of the yard area. This includes manually loading products for customers and vendors, as well as using a forklift when necessary. Strong customer service skills and a solid understanding of the products available in the branch are essential for this role. Additionally, the position includes conducting stock takes of goods in the store and yard. General Duties: Any duties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following: • Customer service - continually interface with and ensure that customers always receive a high-quality service. Deal with customer queries in an efficient and friendly manner either in person or by telephone • Conduct sales transactions through to completion including using the point-of-sale system and processing payments • Merchandising - ensure that products are presented in the correct manner both in store and in the yard • Receipt of deliveries • Store presentation; ensure that the store and accompanying yard is clean, tidy and presentable to members of the public at all times. Ensure excellent standards of merchandising, pricing and hygiene at all times • Be flexible in all areas of the store • Support other sites for cover when required • Loading of bags with goods approx. 20 -25kg (daily on site) Coal bags, Feed bags, cement etc. • Loading of Large bags/items i.e. fertilizer/concrete troughs which can be loaded by support of the forklift (Daily on site) • Loading of buckets (Daily on site) Mineral licks buckets etc. • Loading of drum barrels 5L10L& 20L (Daily on site) Oil drums, Chemical drums etc. • Loading boxes 5kg,10kg,15kg,20kg & 25kg (Daily on site) • Loading a variety of goods in our Agri/hardware section i.e. Gates, pipes, drinkers, wheelbarrows (Daily on site) • We stock a range of items some lifts consist of team lifts, two-man lifts, and machine supported lifts. (Daily on site) Profile: The successful candidate must: • Have agricultural knowledge • Ideally have a track record of Agri/Retail experience • Be flexible to work in all areas of the Store and the Yard and be able to cover both areas • Ideally be able to drive a forklift truck with a valid forklift truck licence (desirable) • Have a high level of spoken and written English fluency
Kepak Sales Apprenticeship
Kepak Sales Apprenticeship Role Purpose Our Sales Apprenticeships are designed to give our apprentices a great start to their careers by teaching them the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours, as well as real job experience, needed to succeed, specifically within our sales and commercial teams. The aim is to develop well-rounded apprentices who understand the full product lifecycle, from production to customer delivery, and who can support the drive of sales while ensuring product and price alignment. Key Responsibilities •Customer Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers by understanding their specific needs and delivering bespoke solutions tailored to their requirements. Supporting the development of new and existing customers with a specific focus on cooking, sampling, presenting and selling the Kepak product portfolio, in line with our Consultative Sales Model. •Sales & Negotiation: Support sales activities, from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring both revenue and margin targets are met. •Product Development Collaboration: Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure that products meet customer specifications and pricing requirements. •Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to adapt sales strategies accordingly. •Project Management: Oversee the implementation of sales and marketing plans, ensuring timely execution and alignment with company goals. •Brand Ambassador: Represent the company at various industry events, maintaining a strong professional presence and promoting our brand values. •Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, both in sales and operations, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Key Competencies •Customer Orientation: Ability to understand and respond to customer needs. •Commercial Acumen: Understanding our market drivers, profitability, and competitive forces within the industry. •Negotiation Skills: Supporting the closing of deals that are beneficial for both the customer and the company. •Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse data and market conditions to make informed decisions. •Resilience: Handle a changing workload and frequent travel with a positive attitude, learning from failures and continuously improving. •Project Management: Effective in planning, executing, and overseeing projects to successful completion. Other Role Information •Travel: This role requires travel to various customer sites and company locations, offering a dynamic and varied work environment. •Work Environment: Initial placement in office-based environment in our Blanchardstown office, for provisional induction and then client-facing roles. •Career Path: Apprentices are expected to progress into Sales executive role, with opportunities to advance to more senior roles as their career progresses, based on performance. Our Apprenticeship programme allows dynamic, motivated, hardworking, and passionate people, an opportunity start their career with one of Ireland & UKs leading food businesses. The programme lasts 2 years. You can expect:
Sales Assistant
Job summary ROLE To work as a team and support the Pharmacist/Retail Manager in ensuring the store is run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Patient / Customer satisfaction must be at the forefront of your concern, every patient / customer is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Essential Criteria GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail environment Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). Desirable Criteria Previous experience in a retail pharmacy environment. An interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy or equivalent Hours Permanent 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, as per rota Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply. Flexibility is required
Apprentice Service Advisor
Due to continued growth within the group, we are currently recruiting for a trainee Service Advisor to work in our modern Joe Duffy Athlone dealership. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic career opportunity to train as a Service Advisor with Ireland's largest motor retail group. Successful candidates will complete a minimum of six months structured and comprehensive training. A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role. Requirements: If you are passionate about customer service, are driven and ambitious and believe that you have what it takes then submit your CV and cover letter online today!
1st Year Apprentice Motor Technician
Salary: €12,694.76 per annum during Phase 1 & 2 1st Year Apprentice Motor Technician – Audi Approved: plus Drogheda Donore Road, Drogheda Due to on-going growth within the group, we are now recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Motor Mechanic/Technician to join our bright and modern Audi Approved: plus dealership in Drogheda. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In May 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career as a Vehicle Technician with a view to becoming a competent and fully trained with an internationally recognised qualification. The Apprentice Programme will ensure that you are trained to learn how to undertake the repairs and servicing of motor vehicles; detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repairs; and ensure that all work is completed safely, complying with manufacturers’ and industry guidelines. The duration of the apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years. The apprenticeship system is a modular standards-based system comprising of seven alternating phases of training and development four on-the-job and three off-the-job phases. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft. This qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in motor vehicles, it is essential that you have a minimum grade achieved in English, Maths and a Science based subject. You will be enthusiastic, committed and confident with an analytical and methodical way of thinking and it is paramount that you can demonstrate a high regard for customer care and professionalism and a willingness to commit to the apprenticeship with a view to qualifying as a Motor Technician and continuing your career within Joe Duffy Group whereby additional manufacturing training and development programs can be undertaken: We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent reward and benefits package, which includes: A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role.
1st Year Apprentice Motor Technician
1st Year Apprentice Mechanic/Technician - Joe Duffy Volkswagen Navan Commons Road, Navan We are currently recruiting for bright and ambitious apprentices/trainee motor technicians to work in our state-of-the-art Volkswagen workshop in Navan. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In May 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career as a Vehicle Technician with a view to becoming a competent and fully trained with an internationally-recognised qualification. The Apprentice Program will ensure that you are trained to learn how to undertake the repairs and servicing of motor vehicles; detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repairs; and ensure that all work is completed safely, complying with manufacturers’ and industry guidelines. The duration of the apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years. The apprenticeship system is a modular standards-based system comprising of seven alternating phases of training and development four on-the-job and three off-the-job phases. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - This qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in motor vehicles and it is essential that you have a minimum grade achieved in English, Maths and a Science based subject. You will be enthusiastic, committed and confident with an analytical and methodical way of thinking. It is paramount that you can demonstrate a high regard for customer care and professionalism and a willingness to commit to the apprenticeship with a view to qualifying as a Motor Technician and continuing your career within Joe Duffy Group whereby additional manufacturing training and development programs can be undertaken. We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent reward and benefits package, including: A full, clean Irish or EU driving licence is an essential requirement for this role Third Party Or Agency Assistance is Not Required - Thank You! Joe Duffy Group is an equal opportunities employer Salary: €12,694.76 per annum during Phase 1 & 2
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
The Motor Industry The work of a Motor Mechanic involves the servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of automobile and light commercial vehicle mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle component removal, installation or repair according to original manufacturers’ specification. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Servicing
Logistics Associate Apprentice
Your Role: As a Logistics Associate Apprentice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our logistics services. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and managing efficient transport schedules. • Collaborating with drivers and internal teams to meet customer requirements. • Monitoring routes and optimizing performance for cost-effectiveness • Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and safety standards • Keeping detailed records and preparing operational reports. What We’re Looking For To excel in this role, you’ll need: • Excellent organisation skills and time management. • Ability to take ownership of queries/issues, bringing them to a successful conclusion. • Enthusiastic attitude to the challenge of the role with a positive can-do approach to tasks. • Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision. • Candidate must be able to work with others in cross-functional role & environment. Applicant must meet one of the LAA programme entry criteria: * • H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics * • Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g., business, logistics, and distribution, supply chain management, etc) * • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application contact: Catherine Mulligan, email: catherine@mulligantransport.ie In the subject line of your email, please include "Application for Logistics Associate Apprenticeship"
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
We currently have apprentices and we are looking for more to expand our team, a vacancy has become available for a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the service and diagnostic team The successful candidate will complete their Heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship in conjunction with SOLAS which involves both on and off the job training. On successful completion of this heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship, the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in the Craft of heavy vehicle Mechanics. Requirements: · Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. · Excellent Time Keeping Skills · Excellent communication and customer service skills. · A very positive attitude and a genuine desire to fulfil a career as a heavy vehicle mechanic. · Self-motivation and hard driven . A full, valid driving licence or be working towards one . Applicants must be currently living in Ireland If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and employment history together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
Sales Operations Manager
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Making sure a group of Lidl stores operates efficiently and generates maximum turnover is a big, big responsibility, so we make no apology for being highly selective in choosing the right person. We are looking for up-for it, ahead-of-the-game, do-it-better retail professionals who have gained proven experience in a similar role. Experience, though, doesn’t mean you’ve seen it all before and that you can do the job standing on your head. It means you’ve learned the value of fresh ideas and have developed a passion for people management. It’s about strategic-thinking, bar-raising, problem-solving managers who can inspire everyone to be high achievers. If you’ve got it, you’ll get loads back, fast-tracked with a great package and every opportunity to develop your management abilities in a visible role with a keep-it-simple, fast-growing, retail-changing business. Please note that as part of your application you will be asked to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning test, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of your skills and your potential as a member of team Lidl. What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
