Sales Trainee – QLD | 6-Month Development Program

Are you ambitious customer-focused and looking to build a career in automotive sales

Dutton One is looking for a motivated Sales Trainee to join our Queensland Retail team as part of a structured six-month development program.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn the automotive retail business from the ground up receiving hands-on training and practical experience across our three Queensland Dutton One locations:

• Albion
• Underwood
• Southport

Throughout the six-month program you will rotate across the three dealerships giving you exposure to different teams customers and dealership environments while developing a strong understanding of the complete automotive sales process.

The rotation will also provide additional support across our Queensland retail network where required so flexibility to work across all three locations will be an important part of the role.

What youll learn

Working alongside experienced automotive sales and operational leaders you will develop practical skills across:

• The complete Road to a Sale (RTAS) process.
• Customer engagement and relationship building.
• Understanding customer needs and matching them with the right vehicle.
• Prestige and luxury vehicle sales.
• Prospecting and developing new customer opportunities.
• Sales negotiation and closing techniques.
• Vehicle presentation and product knowledge.
• Customer follow-up and relationship management.
• Dealership processes systems and compliance.
• Working collaboratively with Sales Finance and dealership operations teams.

Youll receive hands-on coaching and support throughout the program with the opportunity to build the skills and confidence required to develop a long-term career in automotive retail.

Qualifications :

What were looking for

You dont necessarily need previous automotive sales experience. Were looking for someone with the attitude drive and potential to become a successful automotive salesperson.

Ideally youll bring:

• A genuine interest in developing a career in automotive sales.
• A passion or strong interest in cars particularly prestige and luxury vehicles.
• Previous experience in sales retail hospitality or customer service would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with different customers.
• A customer-first mindset and commitment to providing an exceptional experience.
• A willingness to learn take feedback and continuously develop.
• A proactive energetic and results-focused approach.
• Professional presentation and the ability to represent the Dutton One brand.
• Flexibility and willingness to rotate between Albion Underwood and Southport throughout the six-month program.
• A current drivers licence.

Your career beyond the program

Our aim is to develop talented people who can build a long-term career within Dutton Automotive.

During the six-month program youll have the opportunity to learn from experienced automotive professionals gain practical dealership experience and demonstrate your capability in a real retail environment.

For the right person who successfully completes the program and demonstrates strong performance there may be an opportunity to progress into a Sales Executive position within the Dutton One Queensland retail network subject to business requirements.

If youre hungry to learn enjoy working with people and want an opportunity to break into the automotive industry wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and start building your automotive sales career with Dutton One.

Additional Information :

Benefits & Perks:

• Salary package in line with experience
• A paid day of leave to celebrate your Birthday
• Access to a fully funded EAP Program to support you and your family
• Wellbeing Leave Reward to encourage employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Exclusive access to PitStop offering direct access to shopping discount codes and discounted gift cards helping you save while you shop!

At Dutton Automotive we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritising our customer needs valuing our employees flexibility to change and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience we are looking for we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time