8:30 am, October 27, 2016
HENDY Honda Portsmouth has appointed Chris Bacon as its new general sales manager.
Bacon, pictured above, brings with him more than 20 years’ experience in the motor trade, having also worked at other big-name manufacturers, including Ford. Before joining the Honda team, he previously spent seven years in a similar role at Jaguar Land Rover.
He will be responsible for overseeing all sales processes, engaging with customers and ensuring targets are met.
Bacon said: ‘I’m thrilled to have joined Honda at this fantastic time for both the dealership and the brand. I want to continue to help improve the brilliant service the dealership offers to its customers.’
Ian Bennett, Hendy Group Honda franchise manager, said: ‘Chris is a fantastic addition to our growing team and we’re delighted at how his first four weeks have gone.
‘Chris’s appointment will allow us to continue to enhance the services we offer to our customers and will enable us to more easily fulfil the growing demand drivers in Portsmouth have for Hondas. His ability to draw on his years of experience at JLR and Ford made him the ideal person for the role and we’re really looking forward to working together.’
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