Sales Manager

About Us

Windsor Motors are Ireland’s Favourite Motor Group. Established in 1964 with 13 state-of-the-art locations nationwide, we employ over 350+ people and work with some of the world’s leading automotive brands. Having recently been recognised as one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, it is our motivated and dedicated staff that lie at the core of our accomplishments. Through continued expansion across our group, we are now looking to recruit enthusiastic people who strive for excellence to join our team.

At Windsor we have been helping customers to buy and look after their cars for over 50 years. Whether you are looking for a new or used car, or need servicing or repairs for your current vehicle, you can trust us to give you the very best service.

Sales Manager Job Purpose

The purpose of the Sales Manager is to maximise retail volumes and profitability, achieving targets and growing the dealership. Reporting to the General Manager situated in our Drogheda location.

· Main Objectives & Responsibilities

· Developing and growing sales in the Drogheda location.

· Achieving passenger car and LCV volume targets.

· Meeting profitability objectives and IPU set by SMT.

· To be fully aware of all current consumer offers and marketing initiatives.

· To be familiar with incentives, subsidies, and discounts.

· Strong communication skills to ensure that all members of the sales team are up to date with offers and current lead times.

· Manage the performance of sales executives including the setting of individual targets and monitoring of same with reference to agreed KPI’s.

· Achieve personal sales targets agreed with the General Manager and Head of Sales.

· Compliance to agreed CRM policies and programmes.

· Compliance to CSI and showroom standards.

· Ordering of new car stock liaising with the Windsor Head of Sales.

· To monitor the return, preparation and readiness for sale of fleet returns and demonstrators.

· To work in tandem with the Business Manager to ensure the Sales and F&I process maximises sales and income for vehicles and F&I products whilst ensuring the highest level of customer care.

· Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all sales documentation.

· Highlight and resolve any issues in relation to collection of monies due for vehicles.

· Review washout reports weekly with the dealership accountant.

· Perform monthly stock checks of vehicles in your area of responsibility.

· Participate in monthly reviews with Windsor Head of Sales and the General Manager addressing all action points arising.

· Participate in monthly pricing meetings.

· To manage any leads or quotes within the dealership.

· Use your own initiative to promote the dealership locally whether through social media channels, local sponsorships, events, etc…

Knowledge & Skills:
You are a highly motivated and passionate individual striving to provide an exceptional service to both our customers and colleagues.

Skills needed:

• Must have the ability to work on own initiative.
• Driven and ambitious in meeting targets on a monthly basis.
• Strong communication skills, customers and employees alike.
• Full clean Irish Drivers licence.
• Experience with a main dealer with a large sales volume.
• 5+ years experience in Motor Sales.

• APA PIAB Consumer Credit Accreditation an advantage

Additional Information:
The hours of attendance are based on a 39-hour week. The hours are from 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday & 10am – 5pm Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Drogheda, County Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• How long have you been working in motor sales, and what excites you most about this industry?
• Do you hold a full, clean Irish driver’s licence?
• Have you had the chance to lead a sales team before?
• Do you have experience with APA PIAB Consumer Credit Accreditation?

Experience:

• Car Sales: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person