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Thames Valley welcomed a new name for Toyota and Lexus when automotive retailers Jemca Car Group acquired Octagon Motor Company, growing its company by a third in the process
The former Octagon’s Toyota dealerships in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading and John Nike Way, Bracknell and its Lexus centre, also in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading have been trading as Jemca Toyota and Lexus Reading since the takeover late last summer.
In so doing, Jemca, the trading brand of Toyota Tsusho Automobile London Holdings, became the largest Toyota group in the UK with seven businesses representing the brand as well as four Lexus centres, increasing its annual turnover above £150 million.
The group continues to further develop its presence in the Thames Valley with its Jemca Business Centre, created to deliver a specialist company car service to businesses throughout the region and London whether requirements are for one or two company cars or a large 100+ vehicle fleet.
Business specialists can advise on all aspects of company car driving from the advantages of various funding options, benefit in kind (BIK) implications for employees and capital allowances – the amount a company can write down against tax.
The dedicated business centre will also work in partnership with companies embracing salary sacrifice schemes, whereby employees give up part of their salary in return for their employer providing a non- cash benefit such as a car. In most cases, Jemca Car Group will be able to provide similar discounts to those associated with fleet buyers.
MUST HAVES
Excellent B2B background Proven sales record and account management Immaculate attention to detail Exceptional communication skills Financial acumen
Jemca Car Group’s vice- president and managing executive officer David Collis said: “The amalgamation of the three businesses has been
extremely smooth and we are now in a position to expand our representation in the region.
“With its high concentration and wide variety of companies as well as the fact that around half of all new car registrations are for business users, we are confident we will be helping to provide a much-needed service to the region’s business community. With hybrid drive being the hallmark of several Lexus and Toyota models which deliver lower CO2 compared to their conventionally-powered rivals, they are very much aimed at the business market. We are very much looking forward to developing even stronger relationships with neighbouring businesses in the weeks to come and beyond.”
B2B GURU REQUIRED Jemca Car Group (Top 100 Automotive Retail Group) We have vacancies for experienced B2B Account Managers/Business Sales Executives to grow our business portfolio.
We need dedicated business account managers with the drive of an entrepreneur and a ‘sky’s the limit’ vision to develop our B2B client base and establish Lexus & Toyota as the company car of choice among a range of businesses in and around London and the M4 corridor to Thames Valley. You will be based in one of our state-of-the-art Toyota or Lexus showrooms.
We are not necessarily looking for someone with an automotive retail background although high end retail experience in a B2B environment would be ideal. You will be expected to manage and grow our current SME accounts as well as find new clients. You must be comfortable with liaising with senior personnel and be experienced in delivering persuasive, informative but concise presentations.
Above all, we want someone with a desire to succeed and a zest to raise our profile among the business community whilst delivering exceptional levels of customer care, the hallmark of the Lexus and Toyota brands.
NICE TO HAVE
Jemca Business Centre is looking to recruit a B2B ‘guru’; not necessarily with automotive experience as full training will be given but with excellent account management experience in a business environment and ideally with a jam-packed contacts book. For more details of the role and how to apply, see Jemca’s recruitment advertisement on page 11 of this month's edition of The Business Magazine.
An impressive contacts book Appointment experience A passion for cars Experience of customer care KPIs Budget experience
THE COMPANY We are part of the Jemca Car Group, covering both the Lexus & Toyota brands in London, the Home Counties and the Thames Valley. The Group is owned by one of the largest Japanese Trading Companies TTC (Toyota Tsusho Corporation); with worldwide interests, and over 428 companies with particular expertise in the automobile sector. Based solely in the UK, Jemca Car Group’s core business and heritage is its Toyota and Lexus franchises. The group currently has 7 Toyota and 4 Lexus state-of-the-art retail and servicing centres as well as a service only retail Centre. Jemca employs over 450 people across all sites, with head office functions in Edgware Road and Croydon. If you would like to find out more about working for Jemca and the current vacancies available please visit
www.jemcacargroup.co.uk and see our careers page.
IN RETURN WE OFFER: A competitive salary with uncapped commission, company car and business fuel in an environment where achievers are recognised and well rewarded. We will provide full training and on-going product development delivered both in-house, via our own suppliers and our manufacturer partner.
To apply, please email your CV in the first instance with a covering letter to
HR@jemca.toyota.co.uk
Details: 0844-539-7082
Lexus and Toyota between them offer an extensive choice of company car vehicles such as the luxurious executive saloon, the Lexus LS600h, or the eagerly awaited arrival of the new IS 300h, set to become a company car favourite; whilst Toyota sports the new SUV with reduced emissions, the RAV 4, and business user winner with its low CO2, the well-established hybrid drive Prius.
Take an at-a-glance peek at two company car options:
With CO2 below 95g/km, both vehicles qualify for 100% write down allowance.
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
The British-built Auris Touring Sports, the estate/wagon model joins the range in July:
• Class-leading CO2 emissions of 85g/km for hybrid
• Significantly lower NOx and particulate emissions compared to diesel cars with comparable performance
• Class-leading luggage capacity, up to 1,658 litres • Superb versatility with Easy-Flat one-touch rear seat folding system
• Auris Hybrid Touring Sports Icon has a maximum power output of 134bhp/100kW resulting in nought to 62mph acceleration in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 112mph
• Auris Hybrid Touring Sports Icon priced from £21,095. Lexus CT 200h
• Range includes high-specification, high-value Advance model priced from £24,495
• Standard features include satellite navigation, reversing camera, auto- dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, folding door mirrors and cruise control
• CT 200h luxury compact hatchback range includes new entry-point S grade from £21,995
• CO2 emissions from 87g/km
• Further up the range Premier includes a DAB digital tuner and electric front passenger seat adjustment
• F Sport incorporates electric passenger seat control plus Smart Entry and Start.
www.businessmag.co.uk THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – MAY 2013
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