Keith Mcardle Email & Phone Number

Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney

As the General Sales Manager, I was responsible for leading and developing the sales departments for New Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles & Mercedes-Benz Vans; building on the company's strengths and reputation for customer service and offering local and interstate clients, a high quality, wide-ranging selection of Mercedes-Benz products & services.In 2015 we became Australia’s largest Passenger Car dealership by volume whilst strengthening our finance, retention and aftermarket depts. and achieving ambitious growth targets.In 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sydney was Runner-up in the National Dealer of the Year Awards and winners of a number of individual awards including Pre-Owned Manager of the Year, New & Pre-Owned Sales Guild Winners.My role enabled me to develop sustainable & scalable processes alongside an established team of sales managers & professionals, stock control, marketing, administration, Finance & Insurance professionals, delivering creative marketing and sales campaigns, managing the P&L for the Sales departments and delivering growth in-line with MBAuP and LSH Auto Australia objectives.

Sydney, Australia

In April 2010, Mercedes Benz Sydney opened the doors to its new benchmark dealership in Alexandria. Our new purpose-built dealership offers our customers the ultimate Mercedes Benz experience and sets a new benchmark in customer service.As a division of Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific (MBAuP), we have a dedicated industry-leading team of Mercedes-Benz experts on hand to attend to your every need, however large or small.On show, we have one of the largest ranges of New, Demonstrator and Approved Pre-owned Mercedes Benz vehicles in Australia, across three floors of luxurious showrooms including several customer lounges.As the Sales Manager for Pre-Owned Vehicles, I am responsible for building on the company's strengths and reputation for customer service and offering local and interstate clients, a high quality, wide-ranging selection of Mercedes-Benz models. My role will be responsible for the performance of an established team of sales professionals, delivering creative marketing and sales campaigns, managing the P&L for the department and delivering growth in-line with MBAuP objectives.

I joined Oryx People in 2009 to lead the successful Automotive Practice, focusing on managing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities with local vehicles importers, distributors and associated businesses. Our focus on providing Human Capital solutions for Manufacturers, Distributors and large Automotive Dealer Groups has enabled us to become market leaders in this highly specialised sector. Oryx People has an enviable reputation for success in sourcing talent at all levels and offers a range of professional services including recruitment, advertised search, training and out-placement services. Oryx People is a Australian company that offers an intimate understanding of the local market and business practices along with all the benefits of a global affiliation. Oryx People is part of the larger deJager group of companies that have been operating successfully in Australia for almost 20 years. De Jager & Associates is a top level executive search firm and provides Oryx People the opportunity to capitalise on their established expertise, industry knowledge and networks.De Jager & Associates is affiliated with IIC Partners, a top 10 global executive search organisation.Oryx People is a member of the RCSA.

Windsor & Royal is an Australian owned and managed, market leading provider of recruitment solutions to clients and candidates alike in Australia and Asia at senior management and board level.Our consultants are all experienced in recruitment and in several cases, the specific industry they are recruiting in; ensuring a depth of understanding for clients and candidates alike.With the labour market becoming increasingly more difficult to secure senior talent with specialist skills, organisations are no longer able to rely on the standard methods of recruitment. Windsor & Royal offer a tailored specific solution for our clients that match each assignment's unique requirements, not only in the local market but also internationally.

Trivett Classic Aston Martin is the Importer and Retailer for Aston Martin in NSW, the ACT and VIC and a division of Australia's largest prestige Auto Group.Since joining the Trivett group in 2000 I dedicated myself to the success of the Aston Martin brand locally and the dealership experienced enormous growth through dedication, teamwork & commitment. With the increasing visibility of the brand on the world stage, I was responsible for ensuring market success and raising the profile locally in NSW & the ACT. My role with Trivett Classic Aston Martin enabled me to establish strong relationships with key individuals and business leaders across a number of backgrounds; including Finance, Investment Banking, Property Development, Media and Technology amongst others.In 2003, having managed the Aston Martin sales department exclusively since 2001, I received the "Aston Martin Award for Sales Excellence" at the World Dealer Conference (1 of 4 Global Sales Awards). Trivett Classic Aston Martin became Australia's Premier Aston Martin dealer in 2003, a position we proudly held at the time of my departure from the group in April 2008.During this time we successfully exceeded all volume and revenue targets, managed YOY Growth of over 100%, launched no less than 7 new models to the market and positioned Aston Martin above Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bentley in a competitive market.My responsibilities included; * Sales & Marketing Management* Product Planning & Launch Strategies* Market forecasting & analysis* Operational re-design and implementation* Staff development and training* Advertising & Promotional activity* Budget forecasting & management* Importation and ADR Compliance management

Trivett Classic Garage based in Surry Hills, Sydney, was the brainchild of automotive entrepreneur Ian Pagent and housed an exotic car dealership, award-winning restaurant (MG Garage) and a bustling bistro (Fuel). A division of Australia's larget prestige automotive dealer group, Trivett Classic; TCG was home to the Aston Martin, TVR, Lotus, Lamborghini & MG Rover brands in metro Sydney. Trivett Classic Garage quickly became a landmark where you could order a new MGF or DB7 with dessert. Responsible for the success of the new car division and leading a team of Sales Professionals, the dealership achieved recognition as No.1 in MG & Rover Sales in 2001 following the launch of the Rover 75 model in Australia; and in 2003 as the exclusive concessionaire for NSW & the ACT, became Australia's No.1 Aston Martin Dealer.My responsibilities included marketing and advertising, sales leadership, liaising with manufacturers and local government agencies, importation & compliance, budget management and reporting.

The Agnew Group was founded in 1931 in Belfast by the late Isaac Agnew. It has grown from humble beginnings to annual sales levels approaching £200 million with a total staff of over 600.In addition to SAAB, Isaac Agnew hold the franchises for Audi, BMW/MINI, Mercedes-Benz - Car & Commercial, Lotus, Porsche, Volkswagen - Car & Commercial, Volvo, Seat and Suzuki.

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