On the move 49 On the move Our round-up of the latest industry appointments. Send your people and recruitment news to the editor: chris@aftermarket.co.uk BookMyGarage, the comparison site for MOTs, servicing and repairs, has appointed automotive retail sector expert Alistair Jeff as head of its new used car sales concept, Toot Cars. Currently in the pilot stage, Toot Cars is designed to create a connection between vehicle ownership, aftersales activity and future vehicle purchases. By understanding the driver, the vehicle they own and where they are in their ownership journey, the aim is to help retailers present relevant replacement vehicles at the right time, moving beyond traditional inventory advertising to a more personalised customer experience. Commenting on his new role, Jeff said: “Toot Cars is being designed to explore how moments of aftersales engagement can create future vehicle sales opportunities. By better understanding when a customer may be considering their next vehicle, the concept aims to help retailers present relevant used car options at a more useful point in the ownership journey. The focus is on rethinking how existing customer journeys – particularly around service, MOT and repair – intersect with wider ownership decisions. BookMyGarage co-founder, Karen Rotberg said: “As we developed the Toot Car concept, it became clear that Alistair’s experience across automotive retail, technology and customer engagement made him the ideal person to help bring that vision to life. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to develop the proposition and explore the opportunity ahead.” 6FKDHᎱHU DGGV WR LWV 9/6 8. WHDP Ann-Marie Dean has joined the Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions UK team, bringing with her more than 20-years of experience in the automotive industry, most recently as Country Sales Manager for Dayco UK. She will take on a combined role as National Account Manager and Product Specialist for the Schaeffler Vitesco portfolio and will become the go-to for any new Schaeffler Vitesco business, providing support to customers and the internal sales team. On the commercial side, Ann-Marie will be responsible for maximising sales of Schaeffler products within national account customers and developing business with the company’s strategic and specialised partners. She will also manage relationships with key stakeholders and identify opportunities to drive growth and increase sales. 'LHVHO 7HFKQLF DSSRLQWV QHZ 5HJLRQDO 6DOHV 0DQDJHU Global commercial vehicle spare parts supplier, Diesel Technic, has appointed David Mason as Regional Sales Manager. David joins Diesel Technic with a reputation for developing strategic customer partnerships across large territories, delivering sustainable commercial growth and identifying new opportunities across complex distribution networks. He has experience in business development, commercial negotiations and securing long-term customer agreements. David will work closely with distributors, commercial motor factors and vehicle specialists to strengthen customer engagement, unlock new business opportunities and support continued growth of the Diesel Technic and DT Spare Parts brands. Commenting on his appointment, David said: “I’m looking forward to working with our customers and distribution partners to support their growth while helping deliver the next phase of Diesel Technic’s ambitions across the UK and Ireland. ,QGXVWU\ H[SHUW WR KHDG XS QHZ XVHG FDU VDOHV FRQFHSW Alistair Jeff David Mason Ann-Marie Dean
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