Head of Vehicle Leasing - Sheils Motor Group
Location: On-Site, with flexibility across Sheils Motor Group locations in Galway, Limerick and Clare.
Employment Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership Role
Reports To: Group Executive Team
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About Sheils Motor Group
Sheils Motor Group is one of Ireland’s most established and respected automotive retailers, representing Ford Passenger, Ford Commercial, Hyundai, Peugeot, MG and Honda. As we continue to expand our customer offerings, we are now seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial individual to establish and lead a new Vehicle Leasing Division within our group.
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Role Overview
We are looking for a driven and commercially astute professional to set up, lead, and grow our vehicle leasing business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a new business unit within a large and well-supported automotive group. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in vehicle leasing, including sourcing customers, structuring competitive lease deals, placing agreements with finance providers, and providing outstanding customer lifecycle management.
The role is ideal for someone ready to take the next senior step in their career, with the vision and leadership to build a scalable, high-performing leasing operation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Sheils Motor Group Vehicle Leasing Division from the ground up
- Develop and execute a comprehensive leasing strategy, including B2B and B2C offerings
- Source and grow a portfolio of lease customers through direct outreach, marketing, and partnerships
- Work with manufacturers, lenders, and internal teams to develop competitive pricing and secure finance placements
- Oversee the customer leasing journey from proposal through vehicle handover, contract management, and end-of-term renewal or replacement
- Manage relationships with finance houses and leasing funders, ensuring compliance and profitability
- Collaborate with internal departments including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Aftersales to leverage group resources
- Monitor KPIs, financial performance, and customer satisfaction, and report progress to the executive team
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in a vehicle leasing or fleet management role, ideally within the Irish or UK automotive sector
- Strong knowledge of vehicle finance products, pricing structures, and lender relationships
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and manage customers in both retail and corporate sectors
- Ambition to take full ownership of a business unit with support from a larger group structure
- Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
- Familiarity with leasing software, CRM tools, and digital customer acquisition strategies
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What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to build a leasing business with the backing of a large and trusted motor group
- Access to a comprehensive portfolio of automotive brands
- Full operational support across sales, finance, IT, marketing, and aftersales
- Highly Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Clear pathway to senior leadership within the group
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How to Apply
If you are a seasoned leasing professional ready to take the next step in your career and build something exceptional, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have you experience in creating vehicle lease deals, including pricing deals?
Work Location: In person
