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BMW celebrates UK retail talent and commitment in 2020.
Fri Feb 05 15:30:00 CET 2021 Press Release
BMW has started 2021 by recognising its retail teams across the UK for their positive impact in the last (particularly challenging) 12 months.
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The annual Retailer of the Year Awards was held virtually for the
first time and celebrated the leadership, aptitude and adaptability of
the BMW retail network, who brilliantly served new and returning
customers throughout 2020.
The coveted ‘Retailer of the Year 2020’ title was awarded to
Douglas Park Hamilton after they impressed across a range of
categories including Aftersales, Marketing and Financial Services.
Head of Brand at the group, David McBennett also received a personal
award for his dedication to the industry and impressive leadership.
Other categories and their winners include Cotswold Hereford for
Retail Sales, Rybrook Wolverhampton for Financial Services and PLC
Retailer of the Year was awarded to Sytner Coventry.
“It’s important that we recognise the incredible efforts of our
retail teams after such a challenging year,” said Graeme Grieve, Chief
Executive Officer, BMW Group UK. “We launched a host of new and
enticing models - including the BMW 4 Series Coupé - and our retailers
rose to the challenge. Our dedicated teams ensured BMW customers
received an outstanding experience, whether their interaction was
face-to-face in the showroom, or virtual during lockdown periods.
“I’m always proud of our retailers but over the past year
they’ve demonstrated how important they are to the automotive industry
and our customers”.
David McBennett, Head of Business, Douglas Park Hamilton, said,
“Everyone at Douglas Park BMW is delighted with the recognition of our
achievements, winning not only four category awards but also the
ultimate accolade of BMW Retailer of the Year for the second
time. Whilst the team might have changed in the 19 years since we last
won, I greatly appreciate the support, dedication and willingness to
strive for unparalleled levels of service from everyone involved in
the business and I am extremely proud of everything we continue to
achieve together”.
Winners:
Category | Winner |
Retailer of the Year | Douglas Park Hamilton |
Regional Group Retailer of the Year | Douglas Park Hamilton |
Owner Driver Retailer of the Year | JKC |
PLC Retailer of the Year | Sytner Coventry |
Retail Sales | Cotswold Hereford |
Financial Services | Rybrook Wolverhampton |
Aftersales | Douglas Park Hamilton |
Head of Brand | David McBennett, Douglas Park Hamilton |
Marketing | Syntner Group |
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The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI,
Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading
premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides
premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production
network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15
countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles
and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to €
104.210 billion. As of 31 December 2019, the BMW Group had a workforce
of 126,016 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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