Mitsubishi dealerships take top prizes at awards

Swindon and Melksham Mitsubishi were both winners at the annual award ceremony for Mitsubishi’s largest dealer group.

Sharon Ryan, from the Swindon dealership in Paddington Drive, was named Administrator of the Year at the awards for CCR Mitsubishi, which has nine dealerships across the south.

Meanwhile, Claire Holbrook and Sarah Williams from Melksham’s Western Way dealership, shared the After Sales Advisor of the Year prize at the ceremony at Alexandra House in Wiltshire.

Claire said: “We joked about winning the award before the ceremony so when we did we were a bit shocked but really pleased. It’s great to win because it gives you confidence that you’re doing a good job.”

Sharon, who has worked at CCR Mitsubishi’s Swindon dealership for two years, said: “I really enjoy the job because it’s a great team. It’s a very nice surprise to win this award because I just take the approach that if I can help then I will. It’s a nice pat on the back.”

Andy Jackman, regional general manager for the dealerships in Swindon and Melksham, said: “Claire, Sarah and Sharon do a fantastic job and they thoroughly deserve their awards. I am delighted to see them win and it’s recognition for the hard work they put it.”

CCR Mitsubishi’s managing director Tim Bagnall said: “It’s been a great year, 2014 was the best year the group has ever had. It’s been a really, really good performance across the board and within that there have been some exceptional performances from individuals and dealerships. These awards are well deserved.

“I would like to thank all the staff at our dealerships and the back office team that keep it all going. Everybody has worked really hard. We have recognised a few individual performances but everyone has played their part in making a serious sea-change in our fortunes and this is just the start of it. I am absolutely delighted.”