Motor Distributors Limited, the exclusive importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Ireland and recently appointed importer and distributor of BYD electric cars wishes to recruit a Valetor to join us at Naas Road, Dublin 12. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, proactive professional who will be responsible for valeting and preparing company vehicles, press vehicles, classis cars along with other tasks. In return we offer: Competitive salary. 22 days annual leave increasing to 25 days over 5 years. Sick pay scheme. Onsite car parking, on the luas / Bus line. PRSA Company contributions. Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (IBEC - Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies 2022), VHI Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Vaccines, Eye Tests, Cycle to work scheme etc. Key duties & Responsibilities; Schedule and manage internal bookings from various departments. Establish a clear understanding of what work is to be carried out. Maintain up-to date progress on each of your vehicles. Ensure that the vehicle is ready at agreed day/time and explain all work completed. Wash and hoover - most vehicles (passenger car and commercial vehicles) will require hand wash, hand dry, tyre dressing, hoover. Full valets in addition to the above, some vehicles will require further work e.g., decontamination, hand drying, paint corrections, exterior plastics and door trims dressing, windows and Interior trim cleaned, carpet cleaning, leather surfaces cleaning, air vents, button surrounds and fascia cleaned. Preparation of vehicles such as signwriting removal, making and fitting number plates, charging EVs, fuel etc. Carrying out on and off-site assessment of newly delivered vehicles. Ensure any damages are notified to the relevant manager for appropriate actions to be taken. Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety are adhered to. Other ad hoc duties will be required. The successful candidate will ideally: Have previous valeting experience. Full Driving License essential. Be trustworthy, reliable and conscientious. Have the ability to work under time pressure and meet agreed deadlines. Exhibit good communication skills. Be flexible in their approach to work. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectation, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Skills: Previous Valeting Experience Full Clean Driving License Good Communication & Organisational Skills
Motor Distributors Limited, the exclusive importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz, smart, BYD and XPENG in Ireland wish to recruit a Fleet Sales Manager for our Passenger Car Business. As Fleet Sales Manager you will report to the Sales Director Passenger Car Business and work with relevant business units across all PC brands to form an important part of our Passenger Car Sales team. This is an exciting time to join our passenger car sales team as we introduce new brands & models to the Irish market. The successful candidates responsibilities will include: Responsible for the development of our National Fleet Strategy, at Distributor & Dealer level. Responsible for achieving all Fleet sales targets through a motivated Dealer network. Responsible for establishing a national fleet database & customer hub. Establish a Fleet Business Partnership Program throughout the Dealer network. Introduce a high performing corporate sales culture in line with our ambitious growth plans. Identify volume opportunities and grow market share in national and local Corporate Fleets. Travel to attend all PC brand Fleet sales and Fleet Product meetings. Act as the main point of contact for all our Corporate Fleet Customers. Undertake joint customer visits with Dealers where an existing or potential opportunity exists. Attend and participate in key industry / customer events as necessary. The successful candidate will ideally: Experience in the Motor Industry, ideally in Fleet / Corporate sales, or Dealer facing role. Comprehensive knowledge of the Fleet market, TCO modelling & residual value principles. Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and self-confident, with the ability to work on own initiative. Ability to present clearly, succinctly and in a compelling manner. Strong listening skills, creative problem-solving skills. Strong IT and analytical skills, and a high level of attention to detail. Adaptable and flexible to changing technologies, processes and environments. A persuasive style with a positive determination to achieve results and meet deadlines. Good management skills, ability to adapt quickly and deliver results. Good balance between assertiveness and diplomacy. Hold a full clean driving licence. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectation, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Skills: Fleet / Corporate Sales Experience Management Skills Full Clean Driving Licence.
(Maternity Leave Cover 12-18 months) This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 7+ years experience in the Motor Industry to join Motor Distributors Limited in a senior position. MDL is iconic in the Irish motor sector; in the rear-view mirror we brought Volkswagen to Ireland and produced the first Beetle outside of Germany; in the front-view mirror we are the fastest growing distributor of EV brands in Ireland. The Head of Product Planning is central to our strategy and gives the successful candidate an opportunity to gain senior experience in an expanding organization. A team of 5 reports into the HoPP. This role delivers value to the organisation by aligning Product Strategy with Sales, by building strong relationships with Manufacturers and by enhancing the decision-making process at senior levels. Role Profile The Head of Product Planning (HoPP) drives three areas of focus for the Business: Market Analysis Lead go to market product plans and define product positioning, messaging and launch strategy. Provide Management Updates and Insights into Performance, Risks and Opportunities Proactively make recommendations on the brands competitive position and reporting findings to the Senior Leadership Team. Monitor product performance and lead corrective actions on pricing, sales and customer feedback and regular focus on our price index position and product specification. Conduct high-level benchmarking and market intelligence reporting for executive decision making. Drive the Data strategy for Product Planning Engage with dealer networks and key customers to gather insights and support commercial effectiveness. Attending dealer / training / customer / manufacturer events when required. Lead Cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance, marketing, and factory to deliver process and workflow improvements Work closely with the MDL finance department to ensure accurate and timely pricing data is available to the dealer network. Product Strategy Align Product Planning with Sales Strategy via Business Planning tools, drive monthly Product Planning sessions for each brand. Collate monthly sales information received from National Sales Managers to identify product opportunities and evaluate measures. Manage projects which may include but are not limited to autonomous driving, E-mobility, AI and connected services and assisting in all new product launches and life cycle strategies. Work closely with marketing team & agencies for product launch events and promotional campaigns to ensure relevant product material is being communicated. Product Lifecycle Provide product support and expertise for vehicles and other assigned product areas. Ensuring accuracy of car orders on the ordering systems and car configurators. Regular communication with the factory & dealer network to ensure production and pricing queries efficiencies. Overseeing dealer network product and systems training. Delivering new product PR launches and pricing updates and communication to our dealer partners and other departments in conjunction with the costings team and MDL Training Academy. Overseeing product guides, brochures and other communications. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 7+ years experience in a relevant senior position. Bachelors degree/MBA in business or related field Strong commercial awareness and understanding of automotive product development, product planning, vehicle technology and regulatory frameworks. Experience with EV platforms, battery technology, ADAS and software defined vehicles. Track record of project management experience and ability to work to deadlines. Occasional travel may be required depending on the business needs to manufacturers events and motor shows. Experience using data to drive direction, through Power BI or other Data Management techniques Skills: Strategic thinking, leadership, communication, experienced presenter to all levels Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with extensive cross-functional collaboration. Good management skills, ability to adapt quickly to deliver results. Lead, coach, and mentor the product planning team. Strong creative problem-solving skills. Adaptable and flexible to changing technologies, processes and environments. Strong numeracy/analytical capability, focused on factual accuracy and attention to detail. Work Environment: The Head of Product Planning has a team of 5 direct reports and the role reports into the Chief Operating Officer and supports a Hybrid WFH arrangement. MDL is a recipient of the Great Place to Work award, alongside the IBEC Keepwell mark. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectation, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Skills: Motor Industry Management Strong Commercial Awareness Project Mangement
