What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Joe Duffy Group?
Due to continued growth and development at Joe Duffy Group, we are now looking to build on our greatest asset – Our People. We are seeking to recruit a highly driven and commercially astute Sales Manager to lead and experienced sales team on a full-time basis. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Business, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for a sales-focused leader to take responsibility for the performance and continued success of the sales team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and direct customer engagement. You will lead by example—driving sales while also mentoring and developing your team.
Key Responsibilities
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Business, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for a sales-focused leader to take responsibility for the performance and continued success of the sales team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and direct customer engagement. You will lead by example—driving sales while also mentoring and developing your team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage your team in the sales process—handling customer enquiries, test drives, negotiations, and deal closures
- Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing sales team, ensuring individual and team targets are consistently achieved
- Analyse and improve sales performance, conversion rates, and processes to maximise profitability
- Build strong relationships with manufacturer partners and ensure full compliance with brand standards and targets
- Take ownership of forecasting, reporting, and achieving all sales department KPIs
- Create a positive, dynamic, and customer-focused showroom environment
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
- A proven track record in motor sales, with at least two years’ experience in a sales management role
- A passion for selling and a hands-on approach to leadership
- Strong commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction
- Natural leadership and coaching ability with excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence
- A full-time work VISA (if applicable)
- Competitive basic salary with performance based bonus
- Company car and fuel allowance
- Industry-leading training and development programmes
- Clear progression pathways across the Joe Duffy Group
- Paid annual leave
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Social Club & company events
- Employee Assistance Programme