8:59 am, October 25, 2023
SsangYong Motor UK has filled a key role within its UK dealer network with the appointment a new dealer commercial manager for Scotland and the North of England.
The role has been filled by Steve Graham, who joins having held the title of regional operations manager at MG since January 2022.
Prior to that, he also worked for the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi and Seat in an automotive career spanning two decades.
In his new position, Graham will head up SsangYong’s recently expanded fifth sales region and have responsibility for sales prospecting, sales strategies, and product management.
Commenting on his new appointment, Graham said: ‘I am delighted to be joining SsangYong Motor UK at a very exciting time for the company.
‘We have great dealer partners who have enjoyed strong growth in recent years, with a fantastic existing and future product line-up there is an opportunity to grow further in the coming years.
‘I’m looking forward to supporting our dealer partners to increase their brand presence in Scotland and the North of England to grow sales, profitability, and overall performance at an exciting time for the brand.’
Looking ahead, one of Graham’s key objectives will be to quickly build relationships with SsangYong’s rapidly-growing list of retail partners.
It is a job that his bosses certainly think he is up to and they are backing him to be a huge success in his new role.
Clive Messenger, sales director at SsangYong Motor UK, added: ‘We are very excited to have Steve join the team, to support our expanding network of dealer partners.
‘His experience in the industry and detailed knowledge of the local markets combined with his passion for customer satisfaction will allow him to build a great relationship with our dealer partners.
‘We congratulate him on his new role and wish him the best of luck.’
