Sales Executive

O'Briens Garage Mazda; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Briens Garage Mazda in Midleton, Ireland, seeks a bright Sales Executive for both new and used vehicles in a full-time role. The ideal candidate is either experienced or keen to enter the Irish motor industry after a college degree, with a full Irish or EU driving licence and fluent English.

Residency in Ireland with valid work permits is required. The role involves targets, dealership teamwork, and customer-focused sales.

Qualifications

• In-person customer-facing experience in sales or service roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and phone manner.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to follow through end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Work with showroom staff and implement guidance from the Dealer Principal.
• Develop and manage customer follow-up to generate new and repeat business.
• Guide customers through the sales journey from enquiry to delivery and aftercare.
• Achieve sales targets for new and used vehicles.
• Build lasting relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in in-house systems.
• Accurately appraise part-exchange vehicles with the Dealer Principal.
• Meet daily and monthly performance targets.
• Attend training to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Represent the dealership with a polished, professional image.

Skills

In-person customer-facing

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Sales experience

Education

Leaving Certificate or Graduate Degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.