Role Available
Servicing & Sales
Vehicle-Focused Only
Training Duration
6 Months
Residential + OEM Field
Year 1 CTC
₹5 LPA
Training Period
Year 2 CTC
₹6 LPA
Post-Confirmation
Eligibility Criteria
Strictly 2026 Batch Only. Only candidates graduating in the academic year 2025–26 are eligible. Only the specific branches and specialisations listed below will be considered — no other branches qualify.
Track A · Engineering
B.Tech / B.E. — 2026 Passout
Core engineering graduates with a vehicle, mechanical, or electrical background. Technical foundation is central to the Automotive Servicing & Sales role in an automotive dealership environment.
Automobile Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
All other B.Tech branches are not eligible.
Track B · Management
MBA — Operations or Marketing · 2026 Passout
Business graduates targeting leadership roles in dealership sales strategy, commercial management, or service operations. Preferably with a B.Tech (Automobile / Mechanical / Electrical) undergraduate degree.
MBA · Operations
MBA · Marketing
Other MBA specialisations are not eligible.
- 2026 batch passouts only — graduating in academic year 2025–26
- No active backlogs at the time of application or joining
- Willingness to relocate to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, or Telangana
- Genuine interest in automobiles, dealership operations, and customer-facing commercial roles
- High ownership mindset and drive to perform in a target-driven environment
Posting Locations
Openings are available across five states. Candidates must be willing to relocate. Final posting is determined by business requirement and training performance.
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Punjab
Telangana
Training Programme Structure
Phase 1
Month 1
Residential Corporate Induction
Intensive residential programme covering group values, automotive business fundamentals, dealership and workshop operations, and leadership frameworks. Trainees live and learn together in a structured campus environment.
Residential · Full-Time
Phase 2
Months 2–6
OEM Immersion & Live Operations Training
Five months of intensive, field-based training at the OEM dealership level. Trainees rotate across both live showroom operations — managing enquiries, customer walk-ins, test drives, negotiations, and deliveries — and the workshop floor — handling job cards, bay management, technician supervision, parts coordination, and customer handovers. This is live business, not a classroom exercise.
OEM Immersion · Field-Based · Target-Driven
Role Profiles
One amalgamated role — Automotive Servicing & Sales. Field-facing, automobile-centric, and commercially driven across both the showroom and the workshop floor.
Management Trainee · Automotive Servicing & Sales
Automotive Servicing & Sales — Showroom & Workshop
A commercially aggressive, technically grounded role spanning both vehicle sales and workshop service. You will be developed into a complete dealership leader — driving showroom sales targets and customer pipelines while managing workshop throughput and service quality — and will progressively assume full P&L ownership of a combined sales and service business unit.
⚡🔧 Frontline, dual-facing role. You will be selling vehicles and managing live customer relationships in the showroom, while also working hands-on in the active service bay — meeting targets across both lines from Day 1 of deployment.
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01
Vehicle Sales & Target ManagementDrive end-to-end vehicle sales — from lead generation and enquiry management to test drives, negotiation, and final delivery. Own monthly unit and value targets across the assigned dealership or territory.
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02
Workshop Operations & Throughput ManagementManage daily workshop throughput — job card opening to vehicle delivery. Plan technician allocation, service bay utilisation, and capacity to maximise productive hours and revenue per bay.
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03
Sales Strategy & Pipeline ManagementBuild and manage a structured sales pipeline; identify demand generation through corporate tie-ups, fleet deals, and on-ground activations. Create and execute a business plan for sustainable market share growth.
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04
Service Revenue & Target AchievementPrepare and execute action plans to meet monthly labour revenue, spare parts revenue, and accessories targets. Monitor performance daily and take corrective measures proactively to ensure financial targets are achieved.
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05
Customer Experience, Satisfaction & RetentionDrive showroom walk-ins, digital enquiry conversions, and repeat purchase programmes alongside First Time Right (FTR) and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) improvement. Resolve escalated complaints with speed and ownership across the full ownership lifecycle — purchase through service.
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06
Ancillary & Recurring Revenue — Finance, Insurance, AMC & AccessoriesMaximise per-unit profitability by driving vehicle finance penetration, insurance attachment, and accessories/VAS sales alongside every vehicle transaction; drive AMC and extended warranty conversions, and execute lapsed-customer reactivation campaigns.
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07
Sales & Service Analytics, Corrective ActionMonitor branch-level sales revenue, volume, market share, and service performance; identify gaps and recommend corrective marketing or operational measures. Present performance analyses to branch and regional leadership.
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08
Spare Parts, Inventory & Team SupervisionEnsure optimal spare parts inventory levels, manage ordering and fast/slow mover analysis to minimise stock-outs and delays. Coach service advisors, technicians, and showroom staff on standards, customer handling, and OEM guidelines.
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09
Dealership Operations & Digital Customer ExperienceLead showroom and workshop SOPs, digital processes, and customer experience improvements. Ensure dealership presentation, inventory display, and handover protocols meet OEM and group standards.
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10
Full P&L ManagementProgressively assume full P&L ownership of the combined sales and service business unit — managing revenue, cost of sales, parts revenue, manpower costs, and overall profitability against group targets.
Compensation Structure
Year 1 · Training & Probation Period
₹5 LPA
Cost to Company · Annual
- Covers the full 6-month training period
- Includes residential programme and OEM field immersion
- Subject to successful completion of all training milestones
From Year 2 · Post-Confirmation
₹6 LPA
Cost to Company · Annual
- Confirmed on successful completion of training and final assessment
- Performance-linked growth trajectory beyond Year 2
- 2-year continued employment commitment required from date of joining
Selection Process
1
Stage One
Online Registration
Submit your application with academic credentials, qualifying branch/specialisation, and contact details. Shortlisting is based on eligibility — branch, batch year, and no active backlogs.
2
Stage Two
Psychometric & Aptitude Assessment
A structured online assessment combining the Differential Cognitive & Aptitude Test (DCAT) with a psychometric profiling module. Evaluates logical reasoning, numerical ability, verbal comprehension, and personality traits relevant to customer-facing sales and technical service roles.
3
Stage Three
Personal Interview
A structured interview with an HR and functional panel assessing domain knowledge, communication skills, automobile orientation, and cultural alignment with Kuttukaran Group's values.
4
Stage Four
Essay Writing
A timed written exercise on a business, industry, or automotive topic. Evaluates clarity of thought, written articulation, and analytical reasoning — key competencies for future managers.
5
Stage Five · Final
Senior Leadership Interview
Final selection discussion with Kuttukaran Group's senior leadership. Evaluates long-term vision, leadership orientation, resilience, and potential to grow into a business leader within the group.
Our Group Companies
85+
Years of Legacy
₹5,000Cr+
Combined Turnover
10,000+
Employees
400+
Touchpoints
Dealerships
PV
Popular Vehicles & Services Ltd NSE: PVSL
Flagship · Multi-Brand Passenger Cars
Kerala's largest multi-brand automobile dealership. 400+ touchpoints across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Maruti ArenaNEXANSE Listed
EC
Ecomarq
EV & Micro-Mobility
Authorised dealerships for Ather Energy electric scooters and Piaggio commercial EVs.
Ather EVPiaggio
VM
Vision Motors
Honda Cars · 3S Operations
Authorised Honda Cars dealership delivering full 3S — Sales, Service & Spares.
Honda Cars3S Operations
ML
Marqland
Jaguar Land Rover · Luxury
Premium JLR dealership. India's largest JLR service hub (42,000 sq ft). 4× National Dealer Champion.
JaguarLand RoverKarnataka
MM
Popular Mega Motors
TATA Commercial Vehicles · Est. 1997
Authorised TATA CV dealer — 11 showrooms, 20 touchpoints, 20 service centres across Kerala and Chennai.
TATA CVKerala · Chennai
PT
Prabal Trucking
BharatBenz · Heavy & Medium CV
Authorised BharatBenz dealership — Daimler's flagship made-in-India commercial truck and bus brand.
BharatBenzHCV · MCV
New Ventures
MT
Memorytrain
New Venture
Emerging venture under the Kuttukaran Group expanding beyond core automotive operations.
New Venture
RI
Regiis Insurance Brokers
Insurance Broking · IRDAI Regulated
Group insurance broking venture leveraging its extensive dealership customer network.
InsuranceNew Venture
Employment Agreement — Important Notice
Selected candidates will be required to execute an Employment Agreement as a condition of joining. The Group makes a significant investment in training each Management Trainee — including residential induction and OEM-level field immersion. The agreement stipulates that should a selected candidate resign or separate from the organisation within two (2) years of joining, the Company reserves the right to recover the actual cost of training incurred. Candidates are advised to review the agreement terms carefully before accepting an offer.
