Sales Executive

O'Briens Garage Mazda; Midleton; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Briens Garage Mazda in Midleton, Co. Cork, is seeking a bright Sales Executive to drive sales of new and used vehicles.

You will work with showroom staff, manage customer follow-up, guide customers from enquiry to delivery and aftercare, and aim to meet daily and monthly targets. Ideal candidates have a full Irish or EU driving licence, are fluent in English, resident in Ireland, and able to start with enthusiasm in a supportive family-run Mazda dealership.

Qualifications

• A full Irish or EU Driving Licence is required.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Resident in the Republic of Ireland with valid work status.
• Leaving Certificate (Maths and English) or equivalent, or a Graduate Degree.
• Strong drive to succeed in a sales career with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work with showroom staff and follow 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 post-sale care.
• Achieve sales targets for new and used vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions using in-house systems.

Skills

Driving licence

English language

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

Leaving Certificate/Graduate degree

Job description

Role: Sales Executive

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.

Essential Requirement:

A full Irish or EU Driving Licence.Fluent in the English LanguageResident 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.