Sales Manager - Lead High-Impact Team to Exceed Targets

Auto Boland Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE opportunity

Company vehicle

Training and development

Career progression

Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Waterford City Ford is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the day-to-day sales operations in Waterford. You will drive new and used vehicle sales, develop the team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires a strong sales background with a track record of meeting targets and coaching others. Motor trade experience is an advantage, but leadership potential from other target-driven sectors will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a target-driven sales role with a proven track record.
• Experience managing, mentoring or supporting a sales team is advantageous.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of sales KPIs and commercial awareness.
• Ability to coach, motivate and develop others.
• Confident dealing with customers and handling sales negotiations.
• Strong organisational, administration and follow-up skills.
• Positive, practical and results-focused approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the sales team to achieve monthly and annual new and used vehicle targets.
• Monitor individual and team sales performance against KPIs.
• Coach and develop team members to improve sales results and customer satisfaction.
• Manage customer enquiries, leads, appointments and follow-up activity.
• Support the team with customer negotiations and sales opportunities.
• Ensure all sales opportunities are followed up promptly and maximised.
• Identify areas where sales performance can be improved and put effective actions in place.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, showroom presentation and vehicle presentation.
• Work closely with senior management on sales targets, forecasts and business plans.
• Ensure Waterford City Ford sales processes and standards are consistently followed.
• Help build long-term customer relationships and maximise repeat and referral business.

Skills

Sales targets

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

KPIs

Coaching

Customer service

Organization

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Driving licence

Job description

Waterford City Ford is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the day-to-day sales operations in Waterford. You will drive new and used vehicle sales, develop the team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires a strong sales background with a track record of meeting targets and coaching others. Motor trade experience is an advantage, but leadership potential from other target-driven sectors will be considered.