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 ideal for individuals with automotive sales/finance experience who are eager to excel in the automotive industry.

Essential Requirement:

• A full Irish or EU Driving Licence.

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 good knowledge of the Irish retail motor industry.
• 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.

Previous motor industry experience is not a requirement.

O’Brien’s Garage are looking for an Experienced Qualified Motor Technician to join their team in their Mazda Dealership in Midleton. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated and organised individual who can work both from their own initiative and as part of a team.

Roles & Responsibilities

The main roles & responsibilities will be to:

• Carry out routine servicing & maintenance on vehicles as per the manufacturer specification.
• Carry out Vehicle Health Checks (VHC).
• Conduct vehicle diagnostics and checks to identify the action required to remedy vehicle faults.
• Testing vehicles to ensure the repairs carried out were successful.

• Liaise with sales executives to ensure customers are promptly introduced.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service, addressing inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills & Competencies

• Be a Qualified Motor Vehicle Technician
• Experience with all aspects of vehicle repairs and servicing, franchise dealer experience preferable.
• High quality work ethic with attention to detail being of utmost importance.
• Have excellent communication & IT skills, competent at identifying and clearly explaining additional work required and using our VHC system
• Be process driven and have the ability to clearly complete all job card write-ups, for all jobs, with a thorough understanding of brand warranty requirements, including back-up documentation required.
• Work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Continuous Development

• Maintaining and developing your skills as a Motor Technician is an important part of your role.
• Mazda have a comprehensive programme of training to ensure Mazda Technicians are the best in their field and we fully support your development in this regard.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Franchised Motor Dealership
• Full Clean Drivers Licence with access to their own transport
• Good oral & written English

Personal Attributes valued by O’Briens Garage

• Punctual & Reliable
• Efficient Time Management with excellent planning & organisation skills.
• Respectful & Dependable

To express your interest in this exciting role, please send your CV to [email protected]