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SsangYong Motor UK has announced the appointment of Steve Graham as dealer commercial manager for Scotland and the North of England, bringing an extensive professional background in sales and the automotive industry to the position.
Commenting on his appointment, Graham said: “I’m 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.”
Graham has a wealth of experience in the role having worked for several leading UK automotive brands, including SEAT, Jeep, Honda, Mitsubishi Motor, and MG Motors UK, throughout a 20-plus-year career.
Specialising in sales prospecting, sales strategies, and product management, he will head up the newly expanded fifth sales region for SsangYong Motors UK.
“We are very excited to have Steve join the team, to support our expanding network of dealer partners” said Clive Messenger, sales director at SsangYong Motor UK.
“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.”