Role: Sales Executive
Location: Mazda Dealership, Midleton Co. Cork.
Position Type: Full-time
We are seeking a bright, ambitious and self-driven individual to join our award-winning Mazda Dealership as a Sales Executive for both new and used vehicles.
This role is suitable to an experienced individual or an individual interested in entering the Irish Motor industry from following completion of a college degree or wishing to commence the Sales Apprenticship Programme. All applications and experience will be considered.
Essential Requirement:
- A full Irish or EU Driving Licence.
- Fluent in the English Language
- Resident in the Republic of Ireland with all necessary work visa/permits in place.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in tandem with other showroom staff and take guidance and implement instructions from the Dealer Principal.
- Develop and manage customer follow-up systems to generate new and repeat business opportunities.
- Guide customers through the entire sales journey, from enquiry to vehicle delivery and post-sale care.
- Achieve sales targets for both new and used vehicles.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and details using in-house computer systems.
- Accurately appraise part-exchange vehicles and agree on values with the Dealer Principal.
- Consistently meet daily and monthly performance targets.
- Attend training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
- Uphold the high standards required to succeed as a Car Sales Executive in an award-winning family run dealership.
Person Specification:
- In-person customer-facing experience in a Sales, Retail, Customer Service, or Finance setting, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer care to each and every customer.
- Previous experience presenting products to customers is highly advantageous.
- Leaving Certificate (Maths and English A1-C3) or equivalent, or a Graduate Degree.
- Strong drive to succeed in a sales career with a positive can-do attitude that will go the extra mile to achieve personal and shared business goals.
- Demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic with excellent organisational and negotiation skills.
- Friendly and professional demeanour, presenting a polished and corporate image in person and over the phone.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Disciplined approach to following processes from start to finish.
- For insurance purposes, a full, clean Driving Licence is mandatory.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your Expression of Interest or Application to:
[email protected] Please use the subject line: “Sales Role Application”
Applications should include one or all of the following:
- A Cover Letter & CV detailing your educational and professional experience
- Or, if you believe your personality doesn’t shine through on a traditional CV, please send a short video application outlining your experience and why you believe you would be the perfect fit for the role.
KEY DATES
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Interview Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 18 September 2026.
All Expressions of Interest and Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.