Commercial Vehicle Sales ExecutiveJoin the Team at JJ Burke Car Sales
Established in 1974, JJ Burke Car Sales has proudly served customers across Mayo and the West of Ireland for over 50 years in the motor industry. As one of the region's leading motor retailers, we represent three trusted automotive brands — Peugeot, Renault & Dacia — alongside a large selection of quality used vehicles and an extensive range of commercial vehicles.
Built on a reputation for customer service, community involvement, and aftersales excellence, we continue to grow and invest in our people. We are now seeking an ambitious, driven and customer-focused Commercial Vehicle Sales Executive to join our dynamic team.
Why Join JJ Burke Car Sales?
At JJ Burke Car Sales, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, respectful and progressive workplace built around our core values:
- Family First – Treat every customer like family
- Best in the West – Strive for excellence every day
- Earn Respect – Act with integrity
- Lead with Kindness – Build strong relationships
- Drive Forward – Continuously improve
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus uncapped commission structure
- Exceptional earning potential for the right candidate
- Company vehicle
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Opportunity to work with leading commercial vehicle brands
- Supportive and energetic team environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff events and team activities
- Company pension scheme
- Modern dealership facilities
- Bike to Work Scheme
Exceptional Earning Potential
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious sales professional to build a highly successful career in commercial vehicle sales.
With an uncapped commission structure, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings by developing new business opportunities, growing a portfolio of commercial customers, and building long-term relationships throughout Mayo and the West of Ireland.
We are looking for a genuine go-getter who enjoys meeting people, identifying opportunities, winning new business and being rewarded for success. There is no limit to what a high-performing Commercial Vehicle Sales Executive can achieve within our business.
The Role
This is a highly proactive business development role combining office-based lead management with regular visits to customers at their place of business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for growing JJ Burke Car Sales' commercial vehicle business by actively identifying new opportunities, prospecting for customers, and developing strong relationships with local businesses, fleet operators, tradespeople, agricultural customers and commercial vehicle users throughout the region.
This is not a traditional showroom sales role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable getting out into the marketplace, meeting customers face-to-face, making cold calls, generating leads and creating opportunities.
You will showcase our extensive range of Peugeot, Renault and Dacia commercial vehicles while helping businesses find the right vehicle solutions to support their operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development
- Proactively generate new commercial vehicle sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and fleet customers.
- Prospect, network and cold call to develop new business.
- Regularly visit customers at their place of business.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective customers.
- Create and execute business development plans to grow market share.
Commercial Vehicle Sales
- Promote and showcase JJ Burke Car Sales' extensive commercial vehicle range.
- Understand customer requirements and provide tailored vehicle solutions.
- Prepare quotations and proposals for customers.
- Present finance, leasing and fleet solutions.
- Manage vehicle appraisals and trade-in opportunities.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build long-term customer relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
- Maintain regular contact with existing customers.
- Ensure all customer interactions are managed professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate customer records using the dealership CRM system.
Performance & Targets
- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
- Maintain strong product knowledge across all commercial vehicle ranges.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
- Represent the dealership professionally at networking events and trade shows when required.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- A highly motivated and ambitious sales professional.
- A genuine go-getter with a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable prospecting and cold calling for new business.
- A confident communicator who enjoys meeting customers.
- Self-driven and capable of working independently.
- Organised, professional and results-focused.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
- Determined to build a successful and rewarding career in sales.
Essential Requirements
- Previous sales experience in a customer-facing role.
- Strong business development and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Full clean Irish driver's licence.
- Strong IT and CRM skills.
Desirable
- Experience in commercial vehicle sales, fleet sales or motor sales.
- Experience selling to business customers (B2B).
- Knowledge of finance and leasing products.
- Experience working in a target-driven sales environment.
Working Hours
- Full-time permanent position.
- 40-hour working week.
- Five working days per week, scheduled between Monday and Saturday.
- Flexibility required to meet customers and attend business appointments when necessary
Location
JJ Burke Car Sales
Ballinrobe Road
Co. Mayo
This role will involve a combination of dealership-based activity and regular travel to customer premises throughout Mayo and the surrounding counties.
If you are an ambitious sales professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and being rewarded for your success, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and drive your career forward with JJ Burke Car Sales.
Pay: €35,000.00-€90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
