Sales Executive

Location: On site / Kilkenny, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Automotive General
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Audi Kilkenny, a premium Audi dealership in Kilkenny, is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for premium vehicles, a natural ability to build relationships and a desire to develop a successful career in automotive sales.

You'll play an important role in delivering an outstanding customer experience, from the initial enquiry and test drive through to vehicle handover. The role will also involve supporting our online vehicle stock, digital content and day-to-day dealership operations.

• Meet and greet customers and provide a professional, welcoming experience.
• Manage customer enquiries in person, by phone and online.
• Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable new and used Audi vehicles.
• Arrange and conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the sales process.
• Follow up on enquiries and sales opportunities to maximise conversions.
• Work towards individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain a high standard of vehicle presentation across the showroom and forecourt.
• Photograph and video vehicles for online advertising and social media.
• Create and maintain accurate, engaging online vehicle listings.
• Keep digital stock records and vehicle information up to date.
• Support dealership marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Work closely with colleagues across the dealership to ensure an excellent customer journey.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Customer-focused, friendly and confident.
• Passionate about cars and interested in the premium automotive industry.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable taking photographs and videos of vehicles.
• Experienced in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service - motor industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
• In possession of a full, clean driving licence.

• Uncapped commission.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Company vehicle following successful completion of the review period.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Company events and team initiatives.
• The opportunity to represent the prestigious Audi brand in a busy Kilkenny dealership.

This is more than just a sales position. You'll have the opportunity to develop your automotive career in a professional premium dealership environment, working directly with customers and one of the world's most recognised automotive brands.

If you're ambitious, personable and ready to build a career in automotive sales, we'd love to hear from you.