Mercedes-Benz Australia and its network of retailers in the car, van, and financial services sectors gathered in Melbourne for a gala event to recognise a year of outstanding achievements.
The annual Retailer of the Year awards celebrated top performances and milestones from 2024.
Mercedes-Benz Cars has again recognised outstanding performance through its esteemed Circle of Excellence program, welcoming ten agents into this top-tier program.
These high-performing Australian retailers excelled across multiple key areas throughout 2024, setting the sales and customer Services benchmark.
As members of the Circle of Excellence, the following agents have earned an exclusive invitation to the 2025 Product Forum, which will be held in March in Stuttgart, Germany.
Metro:
- Mercedes-Benz Berwick & Waverley
- Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast
- Mercedes-Benz Toowong & Macgregor
- Mercedes-Benz Newcastle
- 3 Point Motors
- Sandersons Rushcutters Bay
- Mercedes-Benz Adelaide & Unley
- Mercedes-Benz Sydney
Rural:
- Wagga Motors
- Carlin & Gazzard
Mercedes-Benz Australia also paid tribute to two retailers, Customer Services Retailer of the Year, F. Wann Motors and Sales Agent of the Year: Wagga Motors (NSW).
Mercedes-Benz Vans Retailers of the Year
- Rural Retailer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz Geelong
- Metro Retailer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz Berwick & Waverley
Mercedes-Benz Financial Retailers of the Year
- Vans Retailer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz G Brothers
- Cars Retailer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz Berwick & Waverley
- Finance Business Manager of the Year: Deng Zhang of Silver Star Motors
Outstanding performances by individuals
Mercedes-Benz recognised exceptional individual achievements in 2024, with various awards distributed throughout its operations.
Mercedes-Benz Cars:
- Rural Parts Manager of the Year: Troy Carrick of Mercedes-Benz Wollongong
- Metro Parts Manager of the Year: Bill Iqbal of Mercedes-Benz Macarthur
- Rural Service Manager of the Year: Glen Campbell of West Orange Motors
- Metro Service Manager of the Year: David Smith of 3 Point Motors
- Autobody Manager of the Year: M1 Autobody
- Most Improved Parts Manager: Bill Iqbal of Mercedes-Benz Macarthur
- Service & Parts only Service Manager of the year: Nicholas Louca of F.Wann Motors
- Service & Parts only Parts Manager of the year: Mark Frost of Advance Automotive Solutions
The Star Guild awards honour the remarkable accomplishments of individuals in Sales throughout the Mercedes-Benz Cars network.
- Rural Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Consultant of the Year: Thomas Buggy of Wagga Motors
- Metro Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Consultant of the Year: Gordon Christie of Mercedes-Benz Adelaide
- EQ Vehicle Consultant of the Year: Richard Zhang of Mercedes-Benz Brisbane
- AMG Brand Manager of the Year: Aaron Alipu of Mercedes-Benz Berwick
- Rural New Vehicle Sales Consultant of the Year: Thomas Buggy, Wagga Motors
- Metro New Vehicle Sales Consultant of the Year: Oliver Sewell of Mercedes-Benz Brisbane
- Rural Certified New & Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager of the Year: Zac Hudson of Mercedes-Benz Hervey Bay
- Metro Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager of the Year: Jake Buxton, Mercedes-Benz Berwick
- Metro New Vehicle Sales Manager of the Year: Daniel Bey of Mercedes-Benz Berwick
- Wildcard winner for Demo sales: Tallal Mourad of Mercedes-Benz Parramatta
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services:
- Finance Guild for Vans (runner-up): Mercedes-Benz Sydney
- Financial Guild for Cars (second runner-up): G Brothers
- Financial Guild for Cars (third runner-up): Mercedes-Benz Brisbane
Mercedes-Benz Vans:
- Service Advisor of the Year: Rakesh Balbadhur of Mercedes-Benz Brisbane
- Rural Service Manager of the Year: Dustin Ruckle of Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast
- Metro Service Manager of the Year: Tim Mansfield of Mercedes-Benz Brisbane
- Rural Parts Manager of the Year: Andrew Holford of Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast
- Metro Parts Manager of the Year: Tony Duggan of Mercedes-Benz Castle Hill
- Service & Parts Retailer of the Year: Mercedes-Benz North Shore
- Rural Sales Executive of the Year: Andrew Harrison of Mercedes-Benz Geelong
- Metro Sales Executive of the Year: Joanne Eisel of Daimler Trucks Huntingwood
- Vans Rural Sales Manager of the Year: Mark Bain of Mercedes-Benz Geelong
- Vans Metro Sales Manager of the Year: Murray Caitlin-Struthers of G Brothers
Preview ahead of Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
In addition to showcasing new and upcoming models, retailers were given an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated all-electric G-Class, the G 580 with EQ Technology. This addition to the Mercedes-Benz lineup will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
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