Sales Executive

Auto-Boland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Full training and ongoing support

Bike to Work Scheme

Company vehicle after review period

Company events

Job summary

Audi Kilkenny is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to join our premium dealership team in Kilkenny, Ireland. You will greet customers, handle enquiries, present Audi models, arrange test drives and guide customers from enquiry to handover.

The role emphasizes building relationships, managing online stock and supporting showroom operations. We offer uncapped commission, full training and ongoing support, and clear career progression within a brand-led dealership.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused and confident in engaging with customers.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service is welcome.
• Motor industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet customers with a professional, welcoming experience.
• Handle enquiries in person, by phone and online.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable Audi vehicles.
• Arrange demonstrations and test drives for interested buyers.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the sales process.
• Follow up on enquiries to maximise conversions and meet targets.
• Contribute to showroom presentation and online listings.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Sales experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Photography & video for listings

Job description

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

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

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.

What We Offer

• 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.