Hyundai Motor Company announced on the 8th that Kim Chang, the sales manager of the Asan Tangjeong branch, has been selected as the ‘Sales Master,’ the highest honor in Hyundai’s sales honorary award system.
Having joined the company in 1989, Sales Manager Kim has sold around 140 cars annually over approximately 35 years, achieving a total of 5,000 sales as of March this year, earning him the prestigious title of ‘Sales Master’ awarded to Hyundai’s top sales performers.
Hyundai operates this honorary sales award system to recognize and elevate the achievements and hard work of employees who strive to give their best in sales.
Upon reaching cumulative sales of 2,000, individuals are awarded the title of ‘Sales Artisan’; at 3,000, they become ‘Sales Expert’; at 4,000, they earn the title of ‘Sales Craftsman’; and by reaching 5,000, they are named ‘Sales Master’ and presented with a prize.
Since the founding of Hyundai in 1967, only 18 individuals have achieved the remarkable feat of reaching 5,000 cumulative sales over 57 years, with this year marking Kim Chang as the 19th ‘Sales Master.’
Sales Manager Kim Chang has not only held the title of branch sales champion six times in a row from 2008 to 2013 and regional sales champion five times in a row from 2014 to 2018, but he has also been recognized as ‘Top Class’ for selling more than 120 cars annually for 16 consecutive years from 2008 to last year, consistently building an outstanding career over 35 years.
Kim expressed, “Throughout my 35 years of selling, I have always believed that the most important element is ‘customer trust.’ I feel honored to be recognized for my efforts,” adding, “My goal is to focus on selling eco-friendly vehicles and reach 6,000 sales to keep pace with the changing market.”
A Hyundai representative stated, “We will operate various reward systems that can motivate and elevate the honor of employees who play a vital role in enhancing Hyundai’s image and driving sales at the frontlines.”
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