Munster Joinery Sales Reps

yew_tree

Munster Joinery are advertising sales reps jobs nationwide. No experience is required. I have 6 months sales experience (not in construction industry).

Anyone ever work for them?, would they be a good company to join?

Also there are two options online: sent in your own cv directly or fill out their application. Which would be the best option?

Any help or views would be great.

Cheers.

yew_tree

so got called for an interview. anyone ever do one with munster joinery or know anyone that works in sales for them. what are they like to work for etc??

MightyDucks

Yew_tree when did you get called? i also applied only last Thursday have heard nothing back yet. I have a friend who works for them and he said they're a good company to work for.

yew_tree

MightyDucks wrote: »

Yew_tree when did you get called? i also applied only last Thursday have heard nothing back yet. I have a friend who works for them and he said they're a good company to work for.

Hi - I applied over 2 weeks ago. Have an interview next tuesday in oranmore. Ya I would say they are a good company to work for. Not sure how many they are taking on? Best of luck anyway.

MightyDucks

I think they're taking on five as far as i know. best of luck

Borzoi

yew_tree wrote: »

so got called for an interview. anyone ever do one with munster joinery or know anyone that works in sales for them. what are they like to work for etc??

Don't know anything specifically about Munster, but do have 2 friends working in window/door companies. With the down turn the sector has become savagely competitive and several other firms have gone to the wall. If you have a safe job, I think you would be mad to leave it.

bmcm71

I worked for them as a sale rep a long time ago in the last recession. They were very fair employers but had a weird commission system. The more discount you had to give to get the job, the less you got paid. They were always taking on new reps and splitting areas which meant the best builders were sewn up and the junior reps were only gettin the crumbs. That said, a car or van was supplied, expenses, phones etc were no prob and as long as you did your weeks work you were left to your own devices. When I was there we had to do a comprehensive training course and I didn't get my own area for months. It was great experience though as you were basically running your own business and it toughened me up. Money wise I couldn't really complain I didn't make a fortune, but for the times that were in it I was well paid. I'd certainly have a crack at it

MightyDucks

yew_tree wrote: »

Hi - I applied over 2 weeks ago. Have an interview next tuesday in oranmore. Ya I would say they are a good company to work for. Not sure how many they are taking on? Best of luck anyway.

Hey yew_tree,

how'd the interview go?

yew_tree

MightyDucks wrote: »

Hey yew_tree,

how'd the interview go?

very good - got called for a second interview for next week. 14 weeks training first if I get the job. first three weeks down in their plant in cork. no guarantee a rep will get their local area (i.e connacht for me) but sure I will cross that bridge if i get the job.

Did you get called for one?

MightyDucks

Good stuff .Ya i got called for one at the end of March? Haven't a clue what to expect never done an interview in my life. How long was the interview?

yew_tree

It was about 20mins max - they just asked me to talk through my CV outlining education and college, work experience etc..... they didnt really ask any personal questions like waht are you weaknesses? etc...there was three on the interview panel.
you should be fine - good luck

MightyDucks

Cheers Yew_tree,

Best of luck in your next interview.

MightyDucks

Anybody hear anything from munster joinery from interviews on wednesday?

Blogger50

yew_tree wrote: »

very good - got called for a second interview for next week. 14 weeks training first if I get the job. first three weeks down in their plant in cork. no guarantee a rep will get their local area (i.e connacht for me) but sure I will cross that bridge if i get the job.

Did you get called for one?

Hi Yew Tree,

How did your second interview go?

My husband had a first interview this morning and it went exactly as you described so thanks for the heads up. It was great for him to have an idea what to expect!