2022 Triumphs: Mercedes-Benz Vans Salutes Top Agents & Dealers of the Year
Winner of the Chairman’s Award Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Dealer) – Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town (From left to right: Robert Hoffmann, CEO: Mercedes-Benz Financial Services; Cornél Oelofse, Franchise Executive: Orbit Commercial Vehicles; Nadia Trimmel, President: Mercedes-Benz Vans).

This September, Mercedes-Benz Vans held its annual Agent & Dealer of the Year event, to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of those who drove the company’s success in 2022.

“Reflecting on the past year, our journey was one of remarkable milestones and triumphs, even as we navigated through numerous challenges and obstacles. In the ever-evolving landscape of the South African competitive market, it is the unwavering determination and hard work of our agents and dealers that consistently propels us to reach new heights, year after year. We are thrilled to share their exceptional accomplishments from 2022, with each award serving as a testament to our shared vision – to offer the world's most desirable vans and services.” - Nadia Trimmel, the President of Mercedes-Benz Vans SA.

This year’s event focused on the theme ‘Tales of Triumph’, as the weekend was spent recalling the many stories of prevailing and prospering in 2022, even in the face of difficulties and hurdles. Among the attendees were representatives from the extensive Mercedes-Benz Vans agent and dealer network, stretching across South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini and Botswana. Twenty-one winners were selected for their unwavering commitment to excellence in various facets of their retail operations. The pinnacle of the event was the recognition of four Chairman’s Award winners, given to the best overall achievers in the following categories:

Chairman’s Awards Best Overall Agent & Dealer of the Year:

Chairman’s Award Best Overall Agent of the Year

Mercedes-Benz Gauteng North Brand Centre

Chairman’s Award Best Overall Dealer of the Year

Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion

 

Chairman’s Awards Mercedes-Benz Financial Services:

Chairman’s Award Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Agent)

Mercedes-Benz Grand Central Motors

Chairman’s Award Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Dealer)

Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town

 

As Mercedes-Benz Vans is guided by social responsibility, the weekend focused on supporting and championing local businesses, artists and artisans. From the location to the key vendors and entertainment options selected, the event served as a powerful platform to champion the local South African community and bolster its economic vitality.

Nadia Trimmel concluded, “By showcasing and promoting our local South African talents and products at this year’s Agent & Dealer of the Year, we aimed to foster economic growth and sustainability, ultimately contributing to the prosperity of the regions we serve. This initiative not only exemplified our dedication to corporate citizenship but also demonstrated our belief in the strength and potential of local enterprises. At the end of the day, empowering local talent and entrepreneurship is not just a choice, but it is a responsibility we gladly shoulder as a part of our corporate ethos at Mercedes-Benz Vans.”

Congratulations to all the esteemed winners across the various categories. From the entire team at Mercedes-Benz Vans, heartfelt congratulations are extended to each of them:

Agent of the Year – Award Winners

Category

Winner

Best Sales Performance

Mercedes-Benz Gauteng North Brand Centre

Best Parts Sales Performance

Mercedes-Benz Gauteng North Brand Centre

Best Workshop Performance

Mercedes-Benz Johannesburg North

Best Lead Management Performance 

Maritime Motors

Best Marketing & CSR Initiative

De Wit Motors

Best Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Agent

Mercedes-Benz Grand Central Motors

Large Volume Agent

Mercedes-Benz Gauteng North Brand Centre

Medium Volume Agent

Mercedes-Benz Grand Central Motors

Small Volume Agent

De Wit Motors

Chairman’s Award Best Overall Agent of the Year

Mercedes-Benz Gauteng North Brand Centre

Chairman’s Award Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

Mercedes-Benz Grand Central Motors

 

Dealer of the Year – Award Winners

Category

Winner

Best Sales Performance

Ronnies Motors

Best Parts Sales Performance

Cargo Motors Klerksdorp

Best Workshop Performance

Garden City Motors Bloemfontein Commercial Vehicles

Best Lead Management Performance

Maemo Motors Commercial Vehicles

Best Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Dealer

Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion

Large Volume Dealer

Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion

Medium Volume Dealer

Mercurius Motors Polokwane Commercial Vehicles

Small Volume Dealer

 Stucky Motors

Chairman’s Award Best Overall Dealer of the Year

Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion

Chairman’s Award Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town