Drivalia Ireland has over 20 years' experience in the Irish market.The business was established in Ireland as Merrion Fleet Management Limited in 1999. The company was sold to ALD Automotive in 2017 and then acquired by Drivalia in August 2023. Drivalia is CA Auto Bank Group’s rental and mobility company.We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. Our company philosophy is to establish and maintain partnership relationships with our customers, who range from large blue-chip companies to one-car fleets. Drivalia Ireland is managed by a team of professionals with many years of industry experience.I Oversee the Private Lease business on new & used vehicles in Drivalia Ireland along with the White Label Partnership business. Drivalia Ireland have White Label agreements with Opel (Free2move Lease), Ford (Ford Lease), Jaguar (Jaguar Fleet & Business Leasing), Land Rover (Land Rover Fleet & Business Leasing) & Volvo (Volvo Car Leasing) as well being Tesla's preferred leasing partner.

ALD Automotive Ireland was acquired by Drivalia in August 2023. My role with Drivalia continued in the same capacity as it was with ALD Automotive.

Main purpose of this role is to sell new and used Volkswagens and to be an excellent negotiator to ensure volume and profit targets are hit. Secondly to that is to sell finance and add- ons to boost dealership profits while maintaining complete customer satisfaction. Managed new car stock to ensure correct mix was available and over-age stock be kept to minimum.I moved to Frank Keane VW as part of their takeover of MSL VW in South Dublin in May 2016

Person of contact with SEAT Ireland on registration numbers relevant to target, pre-reg packs and marketing strategies for future development plans for the dealership. Operated and ran the sales department in all aspects, such as new and used sales, finance, add-on sales, used car advertising, preparation of trade ins and used vehicle buy ins, presentation of showroom and used car display.

Oversaw the daily operations of the sales department. Managed a prosperous team of 2 sales executives and a business manager. Regularly second faced customers to help negotiate to close the sale. Worked alongside the Dealer Principal on registration deals with the manufacture. Chaired daily sales meetings.