Four time NASCAR Champion, Jeff Gordon’s, Chevy Dealership in Wilmington, NC just learned that it was named GM Dealer of the Year – one of 12 Chevy dealerships in the southeast U.S. region. To qualify for this award, a dealership must excel in customer satisfaction, essential brand elements, and parts loyalty across all departments.
An employee luncheon with brief update from the General Manager is a monthly event at Jeff Gordon Chevy, but it was decided that this time we should kick it up a notch to celebrate. With some help from Party Suppliers of Wilmington, Julia’s Florist, Middle of the Island (MOI) Catering Co., and Cupcakes by Karen, the employees at Jeff Gordon Chevy were definitely treated to probably the fanciest luncheons in the history of the dealership. Of course, none of it would be possible without our Events Coordinator, Leacy Sauer along with some additional help from Kim Dale and Karen Benton.
Official Press Release:
Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
Awarded Dealer of The Year for 2014
Wilmington, North Carolina May 8, 2015 – Jeff Gordon Chevrolet announced today that General Motors named the dealership to the exclusive Chevrolet Dealer of the Year list.
The program honors 50 Chevrolet dealers from across the country, 10 per region, based on exceptional performance in sales, service and customer satisfaction. Jeff Gordon Chevrolet has been the recipient of this award numerous times and also won the GM Certified Pre-Owned Sales Leader Award 10 consecutive years.
“Chevrolet is building a stronger relationship with consumers by delivering award-winning products and the best retail experience,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet. “It’s important to acknowledge these exceptional dealers for delivering a tailored customer experience, while consistently growing sales.”
Dealers must also show a long-term commitment to retaining and providing customers with exceptional service using Genuine GM Parts.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized as a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year,” said General Manager Todd Hamm of Jeff Gordon Chevrolet. “This award reflects our employees’ enthusiasm and uncompromising dedication to our customers and we will carry this momentum into 2015.”
GM has recognized dealerships in the U.S. with this honor since 2000.
About Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
NASCAR Champion Driver Jeff Gordon’s Chevrolet dealership is located in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. Opened in 1998 and with over 7,000 available vehicles it is one of the largest Chevrolet dealerships in the United States.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling nearly 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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Check out this video of the presentation of the award by our regional sales director, Troy O’Neil:
And you can click here to meet all the great, fun people who made it all happen.
In addition to the honorable Dealer of the Year award, Jeff Gordon Chevrolet also won the Elite Department Award from Hendrick for New Vehicle Sales, Service, Parts, and Collision departments. Pre-owned sales associate, Chris Whitehurst, and Collision Center assistant manager, Kevin Kutz, were both presented the Chairman’s Club awards as well.
And lastly, Stacee Marcum and Dan Jacobs, both service advisers were nominated and awarded for our in-house Going the Extra Mile Award. The award is presented to recognize dealership employees who go above and beyond their job description to make this a better place for both fellow employees and customers. Recently, a customer of ours found herself suffering from a medical emergency while dropping her car in the service lane. It was very close to closing time for our service department and the customer was forced to wait for her husband who was an hour away. Dan and Stacee stayed by her side until he was able to reach the dealership. Absolutely deserving of that award, they each got a $50 Gift Card to the Circa Restaurant Group – YUM!
Here are some shots from the event, all taken by our amazing photographer, Kristen Corley.
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