Selling Sales Manager

Joe Duffy Group; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Company car

Training & development

Progression paths

Pension

Bike to Work

Social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Joe Duffy Group in Drogheda, Ireland, is seeking a Selling Sales Manager to lead our Audi Approved plus pre-owned operation. You will directly manage the premium sales process, engage with customers, and drive showroom performance.

You will mentor a high‑performing team, optimise stock and pricing, maintain Audi brand standards, and deliver forecasted KPIs, including F&I penetration. This on-site role offers a competitive package, company car, training, and clear progression within the Joe Duffy

Qualifications

• Premium used car sales experience with 2+ years in a sales management or senior sales role.
• Deep knowledge of premium used car market and valuation processes.
• Hands-on, highly visible dealership leadership with customer focus.
• Strong commercial sense focused on profitability, stock control and satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with natural leadership.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Full clean EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sales & Engagement: Personally engage in premium sales process—handling enquiries, test drives, negotiations and closing high-value deals.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing sales team to meet showroom targets.
• Stock & Margin Management: Optimise inventory and pricing to maximise profitability.
• Brand Standards: Maintain Audi brand guidelines, digital merchandising, and corporate standards.
• Performance Tracking: Own forecasting, reporting and KPIs, including F&I penetration.
• Customer Experience: Create a premium showroom environment for luxury buyers.
• Culture: Foster continuous improvement and accountability across the floor.

Skills

Premium motor sales

Sales management

Leadership

Negotiation

Customer service

Analytical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Due to continued growth and development within our Audi division, we are now looking to build on our greatest asset – Our People. We are seeking to recruit a highly driven and commercially astute Selling Sales Manager to lead our experienced pre‑owned sales team on a full‑time basis, based at our Audi Approved : plus Drogheda dealership.

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world‑leading brands.

Job Purpose

Reporting to an Operations Director, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for a sales-focused leader to take responsibility for the performance and continued success of our Audi Approved :plus premium used car operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and direct customer engagement. You will lead by example—driving your own sales volumes while mentoring, developing, and maximising the potential of your team.

• Key Responsibilities: Direct Sales & Engagement: Personally engage in the premium sales process—handling customer enquiries, test drives, negotiations, and closing high‑value deals.


• Team Leadership: Inspire, coach, and lead a high‑performing sales team, ensuring individual and showroom targets are consistently achieved.


• Stock & Margin Management: Optimise the used car inventory, managing vehicle preparation, pricing strategies, to maximise profitability.


• Brand Standards: Build strong relationships with manufacturer partners and ensure full compliance with Audi brand guidelines, digital merchandising expectations, and corporate standards.


• Performance Tracking: Take full ownership of forecasting, reporting, and achieving all sales department KPIs, including finance (F&I) penetration and add‑on products.


• Customer Experience: Create a premium, dynamic, and customer‑focused showroom environment that aligns with the expectations of luxury brand buyers.


• Culture: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability across the floor.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A proven track record in premium motor sales, with at least two years’ experience in a sales management or strong senior sales executive role.


• A deep understanding of the premium used car market and vehicle valuation processes.


• A passion for selling and a highly visible, hands‑on approach to dealership leadership.


• Strong commercial awareness with a razor‑sharp focus on profitability, stock control, and customer satisfaction.


• Natural leadership and coaching ability backed by exceptional communication and negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical and organisational skills.


• A full clean EU driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary with performance based bonus


• Company car and fuel allowance


• Industry‑leading training and development programmes


• Clear progression pathways across the Joe Duffy Group


• Pension


• Bike to Work Scheme


• Social Club & company events


• Employee Assistance Programme

Third Party or Agency Assistance is Not Required – Thank You

Joe Duffy Group is an equal opportunities employer