Shelbourne Motors appoints Sean McCormick as aftersales manager

Shelbourne Motors has appointed Sean McCormick as aftersales manager at its Kia, Renault, and Dacia franchises in Newry.

McCormick has 13 years of experience in the motor industry, including 12 years in managerial roles.

His career began with the Renault and Dacia franchises, where he quickly progressed from CRC advisor to service manager.

He then moved to the premium vehicle sector as aftersales manager for Jaguar Land Rover, where he demonstrated his expertise in optimising operations and enhancing the customer experience.

Alan Thompson, Shelbourne Motors chief operating officer, said: “Securing someone of Sean’s calibre, with his extensive experience and passion for customer excellence, is a significant win for our business.

“Shelbourne Motors has a proud reputation for delivering exceptional aftersales service and Sean’s leadership and expertise will play a key role in ensuring we continue to set the standard for best-in-class customer care.”

Founded by the Ward Family in 1973, Shelbourne Motors is one of Northern Ireland’s leading vehicle retailers and sells over 5,000 new and used cars annually.

It won Dealer of the Year at the 2024 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards and represents a portfolio including Toyota, Renault, Nissan, Kia, Dacia, and Maxus.

The company also offers a range of services through its own premium used car brand, Autoselect, its contract hire and leasing division, fleet4u, and its vehicle rental brand, SVRgo.