Selling Sales Manager
Posted 7 days 10 hours ago by Joe Duffy Group
Due to continued growth and development within our Audi division, we are now looking to build on our greatest asset - Our People. We are seeking to recruit a highly driven and commercially astute Selling Sales Manager to lead our experienced pre owned sales team on a full time basis, based at our Audi Approved : plus Drogheda dealership.
Joe Duffy Group is Ireland's leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world leading brands.
Job PurposeReporting to an Operations Director, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for a sales-focused leader to take responsibility for the performance and continued success of our Audi Approved :plus premium used car operation. This is a hands on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and direct customer engagement. You will lead by example-driving your own sales volumes while mentoring, developing, and maximising the potential of your team.
- Key Responsibilities: Direct Sales & Engagement: Personally engage in the premium sales process-handling customer enquiries, test drives, negotiations, and closing high value deals.
- Team Leadership: Inspire, coach, and lead a high performing sales team, ensuring individual and showroom targets are consistently achieved.
- Stock & Margin Management: Optimise the used car inventory, managing vehicle preparation, pricing strategies, to maximise profitability.
- Brand Standards: Build strong relationships with manufacturer partners and ensure full compliance with Audi brand guidelines, digital merchandising expectations, and corporate standards.
- Performance Tracking: Take full ownership of forecasting, reporting, and achieving all sales department KPIs, including finance (F&I) penetration and add on products.
- Customer Experience: Create a premium, dynamic, and customer focused showroom environment that aligns with the expectations of luxury brand buyers.
- Culture: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability across the floor.
- A proven track record in premium motor sales, with at least two years' experience in a sales management or strong senior sales executive role.
- A deep understanding of the premium used car market and vehicle valuation processes.
- A passion for selling and a highly visible, hands on approach to dealership leadership.
- Strong commercial awareness with a razor sharp focus on profitability, stock control, and customer satisfaction.
- Natural leadership and coaching ability backed by exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- A full clean EU driving licence
- Competitive basic salary with performance based bonus
- Company car and fuel allowance
- Industry leading training and development programmes
- Clear progression pathways across the Joe Duffy Group
- Pension
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Social Club & company events
- Employee Assistance Programme
Third Party or Agency Assistance is Not Required - Thank You
Joe Duffy Group is an equal opportunities employer