Pressure Makes Diamonds!

At Joe Duffy Motor Group, we work hard and play hard! We make it a polilcy to only attract the best candidates for every role that we create but our employees' development never stops there. We encourage all of our staff to continually develop their key skills and also to learn new ones. Through providing educational assistance to people who want to enroll in professional qualifications and consistently sending all of our staff on career development courses through our manufacturer and industry partners, a Joe Duffy team member will have the opportunity to progress their career with us ensuring not just their own personal development but also increasing their own benefits and salary while making sure that Joe Duffy Group continues to grow and develop using the best practises and expertise of its team members.

Below are some of our team's profiles and testimonies regarding their progression within Joe Duffy Motor Group. These are some of our diamonds who are shining bright and cutting a dash up our ladder:

	Geoff Walsh - Head of Sales, Audi North Dublin
	Geoff joined out team in as Sales Executive in 2005. After 2 years working in one of our premium brand dealerships Geoff was promoted to General Sales Manager in our new Opel dealership in 2007. Following on from a very successful few years in that role Geoff was promoted to Head of Sales at our Audi North Dublin Dealership .
	Robert (Bobby) Carroll - Service Operations Manager, Joe Duffy BMW
	Bobby began his career at Joe Duffy Motors as a Service Advisor with BMW/MINI. In line with our company's commitment to the growth and development of our people - Bobby progressed to Senior Service Advisor; Service Team Leader and in 2011 was promoted to Service Operations Manager. Bobby is passionate about the BMW brand and is committed to providing excellent customer service to our BMW/MINI customers
	Stephen Everitt - Workshop Controller, Audi North Dublin
	Stephen joined our North Road team as a Senior Technician and in 2010 was promoted to the role of Workshop Controller at Opel/Mazda and now works in the same role for Audi North Dublin. A fully qualified mechanic , Stephen's background allows him to explain to customers the ins and outs of all repairs without jargon. Stephen's hands on approach and "can-do" attitude has gained him the respect of colleagues and customers alike and he is a key member of our North Road Team.
	Claire Noonan - Financial Accountant, Joe Duffy BMW/MINI
	Claire joined the accounts team in 2003  in the role of accounts trainee. Whilst undertaking her studies to becomne a Chartered Certified Accountant, Claire was promoted to take on the responsibility as Financial Accountant BMW. Claire has responsibility for the financial accounts function within our flagship BMW/MINI Dealership.
	Shane Flood - Senior BMW Technician
	Shane joined the team in 2007 as a technician.  Through hard work and commitment Shane completed various modules of Manufacturer Training .  Shane, is a dedicated member of our team and has a passion for the BMW brand .  His commitment to the role has seen him progres to the position of BMW Senior Technician and he is currently undertaking his BMW Master Technician Programme.
	John O'Doherty - Premium Selection Sales Manager, Joe Duffy BMW
	Some might say John was "plucked from the cradle" when he began his career in our BMW Dealership as Junior Sales Person in 2004. We know John's youthful appearance has remained and is directly related to hard work and commitment! John was promoted to the role of Used Car Manager at our Opel Dealership on North Road in 2007. In 2009 John returned to our BMW Dealership as Used Car Manager where he has responsibility for Irelands No. 1 Used Car Retail Operation.
	Conor Kilduff - Dealer Principal, Joe Duffy BMW
	Conor joined the team in accounts in 2005 as Accounts Trainee and undertook training to become a Certified Chartered Accountant whilst working full time in Joe Duffy Motors as part of the BMW Accounts Team. Conor quickly progressed through the ranks and after qualification, became the Financial Accountant for BMW/MINI, our largest flagship dealership. In 2010 Conor began his journey of development in all areas of the business to becoming a General Manager. Conor was appointed the dealer principal role in our Joe Duffy Dun Laoghaire dealership, now he is dealer principal for Joe Duffy BMW- Conor has a natural flair for management and a great grounding in the financial side of the business which stands him in good stead for further progression in the future.
	Robbie Byrne - Senior Level Technician, Joe Duffy BMW
	Robbie started with the company in 1999 as apprentice technician and completed his apprenticeship in our BMW/MINI Workshop. Having successfully completed his apprenticeship, Robbie successfully continued to undertake his BMW Exams up to Senior Level Technician and has just begun his BMW Master Technician Phase.