‘It is great to be back representing Mercedes,’ he said. ‘The range is strong and there are some exciting new products already in the showroom, with further launches during 2014.’
The new GLA compact SUV and A-Class are already available at St Peter, while the all new C-Class follows in June and there is also a new S-Class on the way.
Smart also comes under the Mercedes banner and a new Four-Two is due in the autumn.
‘It is good to be selling new Mercedes cars again, but we also have a massive range of quality previously-owned vehicles starting from as little as £6,000,’ said Peter.
Jacksons now have two business managers after the recruitment of Allison Johnson and promotion of Kelly Thackrey.
Allison previously worked at Jacksons selling BMW and Mini until 2001. She then moved into Jersey’s busy finance industry.
‘When the sales executives have assisted the customer in selecting and specifying their car, they hand them on to us and we can tailor the appropriate finance package from a range of options,’ Allison explained. ‘We also look after the warranty, paint protection scheme and other after sales packages that are available.’
Allison believes that having the background in car sales and recent experience of vehicle finance is a useful combination in her new role.
Kelly was working in administration before taking on the role of trainee business manager. She was appointed at the beginning of the year.
Jacksons CI general manager Charles Tennant said: ‘It is the first time we have had two fully operational and qualified business managers and reflects how important the provision of tailored funding options is to our customers.
‘We are delighted to welcome Allison to the team, and Kelly has worked hard and thoroughly deserved her promotion. Peter is also a welcome addition and we may be looking to strengthen the team still further.
‘The year has started promisingly and if it continues we will require additional sales executives and technicians as we move through the year. We are certainly planning for growth.’
With the new Porsche showroom having opened last year, the eagerly anticipated arrival of the Macan is just one of a host of launches across the many brands represented by Jacksons.
‘It is an exciting year,’ said Charles. ‘There is a huge amount of new product due in 2014 and looking at the calendar we have two or even three launches every month. In my 20 years within the industry, I don’t recall so many notable new models entering the market over such a short period.
‘There certainly will be every reason for our customers to visit the showrooms and take a test drive of the latest new models which will be available.’
