Mercedes-Benz South Africa Cars celebrates outstanding performances
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Passenger Cars celebrated achievements of its dealer network. Despite a challenging economic landscape, the annual Agent of the Year Awards served as a tribute to excellence, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to the Mercedes-Benz brand, the manufacturer says.
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Sixteen standout performers were honoured for their contributions across retail operations, embodying the core values of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The evening culminated in the prestigious Chairman’s Awards, recognizing the Best Agent of the Year, partners whose performance sets the gold standard for the entire national network.
The Mercedes-Benz Chairman’s Award went to Mercedes-Benz Menlyn and the Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Chairman’s Award to Mercedes-Benz Century City.
Chairman’s Award Financial Services: Graeme Watson, Gerrit van Rensburg, Regardt Havenga and Brett Rowlands.
“While the past year has presented undeniable challenges, we are proud to have achieved strong and commendable results. This would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our agents. Their support not only strengthens Mercedes-Benz Cars in South Africa but also contributes meaningfully to our global performance," says Esté Campher (General Manager, Dealer Network, Training and TSS).
As MBSA looks toward the next chapter of mobility, the focus remains on innovation and the delivery of true Mercedes Moments.
"At Mercedes-Benz, we embrace challenges as opportunities to evolve. This journey is not one we undertake alone. These awards honour the remarkable contributions of our agent network, whose support has been key in helping us achieve our strategic objectives. Inspired by 140 years of innovation, we are focused on shaping the future," Alexandra Boavida, Vice President Sales and Marketing, MBSA, says.
Agent of the Year, Platinum: Alex Boavida (Vice President Sales and Marketing MB South Africa) and Steve Hickman.Agent of the Year, Gold: Alex Boavida (Vice President Sales and Marketing MB South Africa), Russell Grigg and Jonathan Cotterell.
The event also served as the exclusive launch pad for two masterpieces of automotive engineering. The All-New Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series: Redefining the open-top driving experience with unparalleled sophistication. The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12 Edition: An ultra-exclusive release limited to just 50 units globally. MBSA is proud to announce that only two of these coveted vehicles will be available within South Africa, representing the absolute zenith of automotive rarity.
The Mercedes-Benz Cars Agent of the Year category winners:
Category
Winner
Best New Sales Performance Mercedes-Benz Cars
Maemo Motors
Best Pre-Owned Sales Performance Mercedes-Benz Cars
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