RECRUITMENT

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team at McHale Plant Sales, one of Ireland’s largest equipment suppliers.

This is a trainee role which will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers while learning the industry directly from some of the most experienced people in the business.

You will undertake the Sales Apprenticeship over 2 years, covering all aspects of selling and sales. 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 in order 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.

The role will entail the following,

– Sales of new and used equipment to existing customers and developing new business across the relevant industry sectors.

– Advertising and Marketing of equipment and services through digital and print platforms and social media.

– Machine stock and attachments inventory control and monitoring including recording of goods inwards and outwards.

– Maintaining and improving the premises, including machine display areas and yard layout.

– Preparing machines for sale, including photographing, video recording and machine assessment.

– Trade show set-up and attendance.

– Proactively dealing with customer queries and requests and liaising with various internal departments on same.

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.

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

This position may be suitable for someone with a related mechanical qualification who wishes to pursue a career in capital equipment sales.
This is a full time position which can be based at either our Birdhill, Co Tipperary depot, or Rathcoole, Co Dublin depot.
Candidates should have a good knowledge of, and passion for plant and machinery. Product training will be provided.
Further company information is available at www.mchaleplantsales.com

Please apply to recruitment@mchaleplant.com

McHale Plant Sales is an appointed distributor of Komatsu construction & forestry machinery, Metso Outotec, Jonsson & M&D crushing  / screening equipment, Merlo telescopic handlers, Terex Ecotec waste processing equipment, Prinoth tracked carriers, Topcon & Komatsu machine control systems, Komatsu hydraulic breakers, Engcon tilt rotators, Lenhoff dedicated quick couplers and attachments, xWatch machine safety systems, Prinoth Mulchers. The company also provides spare parts and repairs for all products represented and operates throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland from its two depots based at Birdhill Co. Tipperary and Rathcoole Co. Dublin. Further company information available at www.mchaleplantsales.com