Automotive Sales Manager | Growth & Leadership

Connolly Motor Group; Collooney; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connolly Motor Group in Collooney, Sligo, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the dealership sales team. You will drive vehicle and financing product sales, ensure profitability, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic target setting, performance monitoring, and close collaboration with marketing and HR to optimise the sales process. Ideal candidates will have extensive motor industry sales experience, proven people management skills, and a strong ability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Sales environment (Motor industry advantageous).
• 3 years’ People Management experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external customers, suppliers and the manufacturer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, email.

Responsibilities

• Strategically set objectives and review sales and performance, identifying future trends.
• Formulates and communicates sales targets to executives.
• Monitors performance against budget and manages costs.
• Devise and agree sales schedules to generate business daily/weekly/monthly.
• Oversees sales through prospecting and follow-up activities by the Sales Team.
• Follow the sales process to maximise opportunities and present products/services.

Skills

Sales experience

People management

Communication skills

MS Office

Interdepartmental relationships

Professional image

Continuous improvement

Driving licence

Job description

Connolly Motor Group in Collooney, Sligo, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the dealership sales team. You will drive vehicle and financing product sales, ensure profitability, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic target setting, performance monitoring, and close collaboration with marketing and HR to optimise the sales process. Ideal candidates will have extensive motor industry sales experience, proven people management skills, and a strong ability