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Senior Sales Executive - Drogheda

Western Motors Group is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Sales Executive to join our busy Volkswagen Sales Team in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Western Motors Group is a leading Irish motor group with a long-established presence in the industry. As our business continues to grow, we are embracing new technology, digital transformation and the changing world of mobility, making this an exciting time to join our team.

This opportunity would suit a self-motivated and experienced sales professional who has the confidence and ability to convert leads into sales, build long-term customer relationships and, above all, has a genuine passion for delivering a first-class customer buying experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Sales Executive, you will be responsible for managing the complete customer journey, from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover and ongoing relationship management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving agreed sales targets while maximising profitability across new and pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Managing and converting showroom, telephone and digital sales enquiries.
• Proactively prospecting for new and used car customers and identifying opportunities outside the traditional showroom environment.
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline through consistent and professional follow-up.
• Delivering a first-class customer experience throughout the entire buying journey.
• Presenting Volkswagen vehicles, arranging and conducting test drives and demonstrating strong product knowledge.
• Promoting appropriate finance, insurance and additional products as part of the overall customer proposition.
• Managing vehicle trade-ins as part of the sales process.
• Coordinating the preparation and handover of sold vehicles, ensuring customers receive a comprehensive introduction to their new vehicle.
• Working closely with our Marketing team on sales campaigns, promotions and lead-generation activity.
• Developing and maintaining excellent knowledge of the Volkswagen model range, technology and current offers.
• Ensuring all customer information, sales activity, vehicle documentation and relevant CRM records are accurate and kept up to date.
• Developing repeat and referral business through strong customer relationships.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Sales, Finance, Marketing and Aftersales teams.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 years' sales experience.
• Previous motor industry or franchised dealership experience is highly desirable.
• A proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in converting enquiries and leads into sales.
• Excellent follow-up and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for customer service and delivering a quality buying experience.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy sales team.
• Good computer literacy and confidence working with CRM and digital sales systems.
• A professional, positive and self-motivated approach.
• A full, clean driving licence.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Attractive commission and bonus scheme
• Use of a company vehicle
• Strong earning potential for the right candidate
• Established customer base and strong enquiry levels
• Continuous Volkswagen product and sales training
• Clear training and development pathway
• Access to the Company Pension Plan
• The opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing motor group

At Western Motors, we believe in doing the basics brilliantly and that everybody makes a difference.

If you are an experienced sales professional who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys building customer relationships and is ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Diagnostic / Qualified Motor Technician – New Dealership Launch – Dundalk

Join an Award-Winning Motor Group as We Expand into Dundalk

Western Motors Group, a Deloitte Best Managed Company with over 60 years in business, is launching its newest dealership in Dundalk and is seeking experienced Qualified Motor Technicians to join our founding Aftersales team.

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Western Motors in the North East

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and award-winning motor group while helping establish and develop our newest dealership operation.

The Role

As a Qualified Motor Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and ensuring customer vehicles are maintained and repaired to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.

Performing servicing and maintenance work.

Completing Vehicle Health Checks.

Maintaining accurate service documentation.

Road-testing vehicles where required.

Working closely with workshop colleagues and the Parts Department.

Maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Motor Technician.

Experience with vehicle diagnostics.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication skills.

Computer literacy.

Full clean driving licence.

Why Join Western Motors?

✅ Over 60 years in business

✅ Deloitte Best Managed Company

✅ New dealership launch in Dundalk

✅ Bonus scheme

✅ Pension scheme

✅ Ongoing training and development

✅ Career progression pathway

✅ Supportive team culture

Parts Advisor – New Dealership Launch – Dundalk

Join an Award-Winning Motor Group as We Expand into Dundalk

Western Motors Group, a Deloitte Best Managed Company with over 60 years in business, is launching its newest dealership in Dundalk and is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Parts Advisor to join our founding Aftersales team.

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Western Motors in the North East

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading automotive retail groups and help establish a successful new dealership operation from day one.

As a Parts Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting our workshop, service department and customers by ensuring the right parts are available at the right time while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Due to the technical nature of the role, applicants must have previous experience working within a motor industry parts department and a strong understanding of automotive parts, stock control and manufacturer ordering systems.

The Role

Working closely with our Service, Workshop and Business Development Centre teams, you will be responsible for managing parts enquiries, ordering parts, maintaining stock levels and supporting customers with their parts requirements.

You Will:

• Manage parts enquiries from customers, technicians and service advisors.
• Identify and source the correct parts efficiently and accurately.
• Order and track parts from manufacturers and suppliers.
• Maintain stock control and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare parts for workshop jobs and customer collections.
• Process parts invoices and documentation.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Support the wider dealership team as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor or within a motor industry parts department.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and accessories.
• Experience using parts catalogues, ordering systems and stock management systems.
• Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dealership environment.
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic.
• Full clean driving licence.

Why Join Western Motors?

✅ Over 60 years in business ✅ Deloitte Best Managed Company ✅ Exciting new dealership launch in Dundalk ✅ Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience ✅ Company pension scheme ✅ Ongoing manufacturer training and development ✅ Genuine career progression opportunities ✅ Supportive, family-oriented culture ✅ Opportunity to help build a new dealership from the ground up

Service Advisor – New Dealership Launch – Dundalk

Join an Award-Winning Motor Group as We Expand into Dundalk

Western Motors Group, a Deloitte Best Managed Company with over 60 years in business, is launching its newest dealership in Dundalk and is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Service Advisor to join our founding Aftersales team.

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Western Motors in the North East

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading automotive retail groups and help establish a successful new dealership operation from day one.

Unlike a traditional Service Advisor position, this role offers exposure to both our Aftersales Department and our Business Development Centre (BDC), giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of customer engagement, customer retention and operational skills within a growing dealership environment.

About Western Motors Group

For over six decades, Western Motors Group has been committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences whilst creating a workplace where people can develop, succeed and build long-term careers. As a Deloitte Best Managed Company, we are proud of our people-first culture and our commitment to excellence.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused individual who thrives on helping customers and building positive relationships.

As a Service Advisor, you will be a key point of contact for our customers, managing service enquiries, bookings and customer communications. You will work closely with our workshop team and alongside our Business Development Centre (BDC), supporting customer engagement activities, service reminders, booking confirmations and customer retention initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers throughout their aftersales journey.
• Manage service bookings and customer enquiries.
• Work closely with our Business Development Centre (BDC) team.
• Support customer retention and engagement initiatives.
• Make outbound customer calls for follow-up, reminders and booking confirmations.
• Liaise with technicians and workshop staff to ensure clear communication.
• Maintain accurate customer and vehicle records.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from booking through to vehicle handover.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Keyloop DMS experience desirable not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence handling both face-to-face and telephone customer interactions.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• A positive and proactive approach to customer service.
• Computer literacy and experience using CRM systems.
• Full clean driving licence.

Motor industry experience is advantageous but not essential. We welcome candidates who have developed strong customer service skills in retail, hospitality, contact centre, administration or other service-focused environments.

Why Join Western Motors?

• Over 60 years in business
• Deloitte Best Managed Company
• Exciting new dealership launch in Dundalk
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to Aftersales and Business Development Centre operations
• Supportive, family-oriented and people-focused culture

Don’t See the Right Role?

We are always interested in meeting talented people who would like to join Western Motors in the future.

Send us your CV and tell us what type of role you are interested in, and we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Workshop Technician - Galway

Western Motors Galway are seeking a Qualified / 4th Year Motor Technician to join our Aftersales Team

Join one of Galway’s fastest growing dealers!

Due to continued growth, Volkswagen Galway at Western Motors Galway have an immediate vacancy for a Qualified / 4th Year Motor Technician to join our workshop team working in our busy workshop carrying out vehicle maintenance and repairs in accordance with Dealer and Manufacturer standards.

The Western Motors Group, recently named a winner of Deloitte's Best Managed Company 2024, is a leading national vehicle dealership for Volkswagen Passenger, Volkswagen Commercial, ŠKODA, SEAT, and CUPRA, with dealer locations in both Galway and Drogheda. We are rising to the challenges of our ever-changing and growing industry, fully embracing the Volkswagen Group's drive for digital transformation in mobility. As we modernize and digitalize the entire company, it’s truly an exciting time to come on board.

Our culture at the Western Motors Group is to build a team ethos of mutual respect, an agreed operating strategy, and a constant desire to deliver an exceptional customer experience .

The ideal candidate should have

· Be competent in the use of diagnostic equipment

· The ability to complete work in a timely manner with strong attention to detail

· The ability to work as part of a team

· Have good communication skills

· Be computer literate

· Have a full current driving license.

If you think this position might suit you and you would like to join our ever expanding aftersales team you can apply in confidence with your cv via email to or you can call Dave Mullane on 091709970 for more information or for a confidential no obligation chat.

This position offers a competitive salary combined with a commitment to training and career development.

Benefits:

• Generous Bonus scheme in operation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €34,000.00 per year

Workshop Technician - Drogheda

Western Motors are Main Franchise Dealers for Volkswagen Cars, Volkswagen Vans, Skoda, SEAT & CUPRA. An exciting opportunity exists for Qualified Motor Technicians to join our workshop teams working in our busy workshop carrying out vehicle maintenance and repairs in accordance with Dealer and Manufacturer standards

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a qualified motor technician
• Be competent in the use of diagnostic equipment
• Have the ability to complete work in a timely manner with strong attention to detail
• Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Be computer literate
• Have a full current driving licence.

If you think this position might suit you and you would like to join our ever expanding aftersales team you can apply in confidence with your cv via email to recruitment@westernmotors.ie.

These positions are full time and offer a competitive salary combined with a commitment to training and career development.

Additional benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Employee discount programme

These positions are on-site and not open to hybrid or remote working arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Motor Technician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• qualification? (required)

Work Location: In person

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