On the 27th, Stellantis Korea held the ‘2022 Stellantis Award’ ceremony to recognize the hard work of all dealer staff contributing to the sales performance of the Jeep and Peugeot brands throughout the year. The event also included a sneak peek at key future models, promising future cooperation towards a bright future.

The event took place at the Intercontinental Seoul COEX and was the first awards ceremony held since the integration of Jeep and Peugeot brands under Stellantis. The ceremony was the largest ever, attended by approximately 300 participants. This year, the awards included the ‘Sales Club Award’ recognizing outstanding sales performance and the ‘Service Club Award’ for exceptional service advisors, adding more significance to the occasion.

A total of 99 staff members from Jeep dealer companies received awards, with 44 selected for the Sales Club. Among them, the Master Members, the highest honor in the Jeep Sales Club, included Lee Woo-jin from the Cheongdam showroom, Kim Ha-geun from the Bundang showroom, Shin Kwang-wook from the Suwon showroom, Kim Hong-sun and Kim Ji-hoon from the Busan showroom, Lee Kwang-soo and Maeng Hun-young from the Daegu showroom, Park Hyung-geun from the Ilsan showroom, and Kim Jeong-dae from the Ulsan showroom, making a total of 10 awardees.

In the Service Club, which honors service advisors and technicians for delivering the best customer experience, 55 individuals were recognized. Notable winners in the second half of 2022’s Job Performance Award category included Jeong Kwan-young from the Seongdong Center, Pyo Seong-tae from the Incheon Center, and Lee Seung-ho from the Suwon Center. In the Annual Best Award category, Choi Won-jun from the Bundang Center and Choi Won-hyeok from the Yeongdeungpo Center were awarded. Top performers in the Skills Contest category were Kim Eun-chong from the Suwon Center, Go Jang-won from the Jeju Center, and Kim Jin-cheol from the Daegu Center, among others.

This year, 32 employees from Peugeot dealer companies also received awards for the first time at the Stellantis Award. Eleven were selected for the Sales Club, with Master Members including Lee Min-jae from the Bundang showroom, Kim Byeong-gwan, Choi Hae-min, Park Sang-eon from the Suwon showroom, and Song Yong-seok from the Ilsan showroom making up a total of five awardees.

In the Service Club, notable annual performance and best award winners included Jang Hoon-sik from the Daejeon Center, Kim Seung-min from the Suwon Center, Kim Dong-hyuk from the Busan Center, Han Sang-hyun from the Pyeongtaek Center, and Baek In-jae from the Daejeon Center, as well as technicians including Hwang In-woo and Kim Ji-gyeon from the Suwon Center. In the Skills Contest category, top achievers included Kim Won-mo from the Busan Center, Maeng Jae-young from the Incheon Center, and Kim Hong-seong from the Seongdong Center.

Additionally, the Best Dealer Award was presented for exceptional performance throughout the year, with Jeep’s official dealer Primamotors and Peugeot’s official dealer Maison Automobile earning recognition in the sales category. In the after-sales category, Jeep’s official dealer SS Automobil and Peugeot’s official dealer Seoju Motors were honored.

Stellantis Korea also conducted a surprise unveiling of critical models leading the brand’s future, including the Jeep Avenger and Peugeot New 408. The Avenger, Jeep’s first all-electric SUV, made a splash since its debut at the 2022 Paris Motor Show and has already won the title of ‘2023 European Car of the Year.’ The Peugeot New 408 is also creating excitement with its groundbreaking segment and design, set to be launched in Korea in the first half of this year. Stellantis Korea shared the plans and visions of each brand with all dealer staff and promised ongoing joint growth, cooperation, and support.

Jake Auman, CEO of Stellantis Korea, stated, “The Stellantis Award, held in conjunction with Peugeot for the first time this year, celebrates the efforts and passions of all dealer and service center employees and thanks them for their hard work. In 2023, we will unite under the Stellantis brand and official dealers to achieve even more brilliant results through the best customer service.”

Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr