Sales Apprentice

EPS Group

  • Mallow, Co Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
EPS Group has an immediate vacancy for a Sales Apprentice based in our Mallow office.This apprenticeship offers a unique blend of practical, hands-on training and structured college learning over two years, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in sales.No two days will be the same, so your activities will vary and will be agreed with the Products, Operations & Logistics Manager on an ongoing basis.A highly varied, challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.Your training will be a combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning via online classes and face to face workshops with the Education and Training Board. You will be released from the workplace to participate in the online classes and face-to-face workshops.You will be assigned a dedicated workplace mentor who will be there to support you throughout the programme offering guidance and making sure that all aspects of your learning follows the structured training plan.This is an “earn and learn” programme and upon successful completion you will qualify as a Sales Specialist and gain a QQI validated NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sales. Holders of this award will be eligible to progress within the organisation and/or to higher education programmes.Key Responsibilities:
  • Two year practical and college training
  • Lead and take responsibility for their own learning & development
  • Preparation and planning for both on and off the job provision
  • Record weekly mentor meeting notes
  • Mandatory attendance for off the job training
  • Completion of workplace tasks and assessments in an agreed time frame
  • Maintain a learning record
  • Communicating support needs
  • Responsible for picking for the vans
  • Assist with assembling products
  • Dealing with customer queries and sales calls
  • Preparing parcels and pallets for delivery to customers
Key Competencies and Skills:
  • Excellent attention to detail and self-motivation skills
  • Proven ability to work well with a team
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Entry Requirements to the Apprenticeship Programme
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Must have Grade O6/H7 or above in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects (including Maths F2/06/H7 along with English or Irish 06/H7)
  • If you do not have a Leaving Certificate you must have a full QQI Level 5 or higher qualification.
  • International applicants must present the equivalent of a full Level 5 qualification or higher
  • Mature applicants aged 21 years and over without a Level 5 qualification but has relevant experience will also be considered following an interview and submission of supporting documentation
Compensation Package:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • CPD accredited employer
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Laptop provided
  • See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group
We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com.Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.Company ProfileSince 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.

EPS Group