On 27 September 2017 WesBank, a division of FNB Namibia, held their annual dealers function at which outstanding dealers were rewarded for their value- added relations with FNB Namibia and to thank them for their commitment towards the business and the positive effect it has on WesBank and FNB Namibia.
Winners in a variety of categories, based on the highest volume of deals introduced by the salesperson and the highest value of money introduced by the salesman were:
New High-Volume Franchise Dealerships
- Highest Volume of Deals – Hans Horst (Associated Motor Holdings)
- Highest Volume of Business – Francios Hanekom (Autohause Windhoek)
High Volume Pre-Owned Dealerships
- Highest Volume of Deals – Kobus Prins (Zeda Car Sales)
- Highest Volume of Business – Schalk van Greunen (Indongo Toyota)
Smaller Dealerships
- Highest Volume of Deals – Sidonio Alfalate (Gobabis Toyota)
- Highest Volume of Business – Diana Viljoen (Steckel’s Toyota)
One Owner Dealership
- Highest Volume of Deals – izolde van Wyk (Glasgow Investment)
- Highest Volume of Business – Leon van Wyk (Dub Motors)
Most Supportive F&I – Liesel van Tonder (Associated Motor Holdings)
Elmarie Cilliers, Executive Officer WesBank Namibia: “We had a camouflage theme to highlight the old saying of tough times don’t last, tough people do. No one welcomes tough times. Yet, during these difficult periods some businesses thrive, grow, and prosper. These businesses display an unusual vitality by seizing the opportunity to increase sales, introduce new products and services, and capture a greater share of the market.”
Elmarie explained that there has been a drastic decrease in new vehicle sales. “It’s clear to see that the decrease in sales reflected a consumer market that was under pressure. Consumer confidence is at extreme low which implies that many consumers will likely be reluctant to commit to purchases of big-ticket items, particularly if these are financed through debt at a time when the economy looks bleak.”
She recommended resilience and adaptation to the tough times and added: “Despite what is happening with the greater economy, the vehicle sale industry offers diverse opportunities. Customer satisfaction depends on just one issue: meeting needs on time, every time. It’s never the “value” you want to add that makes the difference, however. It’s the “value” the customer wants to receive that’s important.”