Boland Carlow is looking to recruit an experienced Skoda Sales Manager to lead and develop our Skoda sales operation.
This is a key management role within the dealership. We are looking for someone who is commercially focused, good with people and capable of running a busy sales department to a high standard.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the Skoda sales team, delivering new and used vehicle targets while maintaining strong margins, stock control and customer satisfaction.
You will be responsible for:
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Managing and supporting the Skoda sales team on a day-to-day basis
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Delivering monthly and annual new and used vehicle sales targets
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Managing deal profitability and ensuring a strong commercial approach across the department
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Managing new and used vehicle stock, including stock levels, ageing and pricing
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Monitoring enquiries, follow-up activity, appointments, quotations and conversion rates
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Driving performance in finance, service plans and other associated products
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Working closely with the Dealer Principal and wider management team on budgets, forecasts and sales performance
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Ensuring manufacturer standards and Skoda objectives are achieved
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Developing the sales team through regular coaching, performance reviews and clear targets
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Maintaining high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
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Working closely with the marketing team on campaigns, events and lead generation
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Ensuring the department is well organised and consistently delivers against its targets
We are looking for someone with:
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Minimum 10 years experience in automotive sales, ideally in a management or senior sales role
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A strong understanding of dealership sales operations and vehicle profitability
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A proven ability to manage and motivate a sales team
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Good commercial judgement and the confidence to make decisions
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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A strong focus on both results and customer experience
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A full clean driving licence
Previous Skoda or Volkswagen Group experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
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Package OTE €110,000
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Company vehicle of choice
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Matched Pension Contribution
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Christmas Voucher
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Strong earning potential
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Established dealership and customer base
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Support from an experienced management team
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Ongoing manufacturer training and development
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Opportunity to build and develop the Skoda operation within one of the South East's leading motor group
If you are an experienced motor sales professional looking to take the next step, or an existing Sales Manager looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
For informal enquiries contact Gerard on 087 2782222.
