October industry career advancements
PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career, from the likes of Jayar Car Parts, Intermotor Group and Automotive Insight Group.
Jayar Car Parts
Jayar Car Parts has announced that Paul Mills has been promoted to the position of sales and marketing manager.
Paul, who has been a member of the Jayar family for 27 years, has “consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment, professionalism and a genuine passion for both Jayar and its customers”.
Jayar says Paul has taken on a broader leadership position, tasked with driving growth and developing the motor factor’s sales and marketing functions, leading and supporting regional managers and sales teams, and planning and delivering promotional and marketing campaigns.
Paul said: “To have been part of the Jayar family for more than a quarter of a century is indicative of the pride and respect I have for the business, staff, suppliers and customers. Motor factoring has played a huge part of my life, and I am thrilled to be continuing in this new role. I am enormously grateful for the trust instilled in me as we move forward as a business.”
To connect with Paul on LinkedIn, click here.
Intermotor Group
Intermotor Group has named Gina Aguilar as its new UK sales manager.
In her new role, Intermotor says Gina will focus on strengthening existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the company’s long-term growth plans across the UK.
Gina brings more than 12 years of industry experience spanning the full sales process, including account management, long-term agreements negotiation, new opportunity development, and customer support.
Ross Toomey, the managing director at Intermotor Group, said: “Gina’s experience in the industry and strong focus on customer relationships make her a great addition to our UK sales team. As we continue to develop our UK business, her experience will be valuable in identifying new opportunities and supporting our long-term growth plans.”
To connect with Gina on LinkedIn, click here.
Automotive Insight Group
Automotive Insight Group, the Manchester-based data and technology company specialising in the automotive industry through its innovative platforms Automotive Insights and Factor Sales, has announced that Darren Moon (pictured) and Ian Penny have joined its team.
Darren, who spent more than 18 years at AutoTrader as group sales director, joins the business as strategic partnership director. Meanwhile, Ian, the former sales director of Factor Sales, joins as strategic product advisor and will work with the team to support the “evolution” of the Factor Sales product.
Darren said: “I’m delighted to join Automotive Insight Group and be back in this great industry. We are witnessing greater change in the UK automotive sector than ever before. What Automotive Insight Group is building will help all retailers and partners navigate these changes by providing independent insight and data from car buying consumers.”
Ian Penny added: “Having seen the work that Automotive Insight Group has done in creating a significant database and portal over the last 18 months, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to work with the team as they move into the next phase of development. Adding the Factor Sales transactional data into the mix will enhance their offering to a wider marketplace and bring remarkable insights to everyone connected to the automotive industry.”
To connect with Darren on LinkedIn, click here.
