Sales Manager - €100k

Start Monday is recruiting an experienced Sales Manager on behalf of a leading, high-volume motor dealership in South Dublin.

This is a senior commercial role within a busy and fast-paced dealership, offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious automotive sales professional to take responsibility for the performance of a substantial sales operation.

With an OTE of approximately €100,000, the position offers a highly attractive package for a proven Sales Manager who can lead from the front, develop a strong sales team and consistently deliver against demanding volume, margin and customer satisfaction targets.

Reporting to senior dealership management, the Sales Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the vehicle sales department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and motivating the dealership sales team

• Delivering monthly and annual new and used vehicle sales targets

• Maximising profitability across vehicle sales, finance, insurance and associated products

• Managing individual and team KPIs, including conversion rates, enquiry management and activity levels

• Coaching and developing Sales Executives to improve performance

• Ensuring all enquiries and leads are followed up effectively and promptly

• Managing the sales pipeline and maintaining accurate forecasting

• Working closely with the manufacturer and dealership management to achieve volume and market-share objectives

• Monitoring stock levels, vehicle ageing and overall stock performance

• Supporting vehicle pricing and used-car disposal strategies

• Driving finance penetration and additional product sales

• Maintaining excellent standards of showroom presentation and customer experience

• Ensuring the department consistently achieves manufacturer CSI/customer satisfaction standards

• Recruiting, onboarding and developing members of the sales team where required

• Producing regular sales and performance reports for senior management

We are looking for a commercially driven automotive sales professional who is comfortable operating in a high-volume dealership environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Assistant Sales Manager or Senior Sales Executive within the motor industry

• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets

• Experience managing and motivating a dealership sales team

• Strong understanding of dealership KPIs, margins, finance penetration and stock management

• Excellent leadership and people-management skills

• A hands-on management style and the ability to lead from the front

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• The ability to perform effectively in a busy, target-driven environment

• A strong focus on customer experience and retention