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Senior Sales Development Manager | Strategic Growth | Relationship-Driven Leader in the Irish Motor IndustryWith over 30 years of experience in the Irish Motor Industry, I am a results-focused sales leader specialising in national sales strategy, dealer network development, and relationship-centered business growth. I have managed sales, inventory, and dealer relationships across more than 60 outlets, working with major brands to drive growth, optimize operations, and strengthen market presence.Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results by building trust-based relationships and leveraging data to support effective decision-making. My hands-on leadership style empowers teams and partners to exceed performance goals while fostering a high-performance, customer-first culture.Core Competencies: • Strategic Sales Growth: Developed and executed sales strategies that achieved record-breaking market share, including a historic 6.2% share for Peugeot Ireland. • Dealer Network Management: Skilled in managing dealer networks, aligning practices with brand standards, and driving cohesive, high-performing teams across the network. • Brand Representation: Proficient in representing brands at industry events and key stakeholder engagements to elevate market visibility and customer engagement. • Operational Excellence & Inventory Management: Extensive experience in aligning inventory with seasonal demand and enhancing stock turnover, contributing to operational efficiency. • Financial Management & Analytical Skills: Strong in budgeting, cost management, and ROI-focused planning to support sustainable growth. • Adaptability: Constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve processes, leverage new technology, and meet evolving market demands.Key Achievements: • Grew Peugeot’s market share to a record 6.2% and achieved significant year-over-year growth with Opel, underscoring my ability to drive revenue and expand brand presence. • Designed and launched a dealer KPI dashboard via PowerBI, enhancing transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making across the network. • Led the successful launch of new vehicle models, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement from rollout to marketConnect with MeI am always open to connecting with industry peers to discuss shared interests, market trends, or potential collaborations. Please feel free to reach out!

Listed skills include Automotive, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Vehicles, and 53 others.