Sales Executive

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Company vehicle after probation

Bike to Work Scheme

Career development

Training provided

Team events

Renault and Dacia representation

Job summary

O’Briens Kilkenny, the Renault and Dacia dealership in Kilkenny, is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to join our team. You’ll drive customer engagement from first enquiry through to handover, with a focus on building relationships and delivering an outstanding showroom experience.

You’ll manage enquiries, arrange test drives, create online listings, and support marketing activities while working towards targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service is valuable.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• A passion for cars and knowledge of automotive brands is preferred.

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 Renault and Dacia 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 showroom and forecourt vehicle presentation to a high standard.
• 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.

Skills

Customer focus

Excellent communication

Team player

Photographing vehicles

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

O’Briens Kilkenny, the main Renault and Dacia 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 cars, 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 Renault and Dacia 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 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 Renault and Dacia brands in a busy Kilkenny dealership.

Why Join O’Briens Kilkenny?

This is more than just a sales position. You'll have the opportunity to develop your automotive career in a professional dealership environment, working directly with customers and established Renault and Dacia products.

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