Meet the Team: Van Sales Team

Following the acquisition of the Mercedes-Benz Van Centre in Exeter, we wanted to extend a warm welcome the new van sales team.

We are introducing LCV Sales Manager Jay Simpson, LCV Local Business Development Manager Michael Alden, Sales Consultant Leon Mercadal, and Sales Consultant Dimitri Geremezoglu.

Find out everything from their favourite Mercedes-Benz model to their bucket lists!

Where are you from?

Jay: Born in Surrey but live in Exmouth. I’ve been in Devon for five years.

Mike: Kingston-Upon-Thames.

Leon: Exeter, Exmouth.

Dimitri: UK/Greece.

What is your favourite Mercedes-Benz model? (Old or new!)

Jay: 300 SL Gullwing.

Mike: AMG A45 S.

Leon: New Vito Crew van.

Dimitri: E350 V6 Black Edition.

Most memorable day at work?

Jay: During the scrappage scheme, I may or may not have been involved in a demolition derby at a compound…

Mike: Becoming a qualified tree surgeon.

Leon: Attending the Royal Cornwall Show with my colleagues was a great experience!

Dimitri: Making my first sale to Spain.

Favourite part of the job?

Jay: Helping the Sales team thrive, whilst delivering outstanding customer service under the premium Mercedes-Benz umbrella.

Mike: Meeting new business and contacts.

Leon: Getting great feedback from customers.

Dimitri: Making the sale.

What’s your favourite animal?

Jay: Golden Eagle.

Mike: Dog.

Leon: Monkey.

Dimitri: Cat or Ring-Tailed Lemur.

What’s your favourite place to visit in the South West?

Jay: Burgh Island.

Mike: Dartmouth/Kingswear.

Leon: Exmouth beach, when it’s warm.

Dimitri: My garden in the Lay-Z-Spa.

What’s your go-to song or radio station to listen to in the car?

Jay: Radio Exe.

Mike: Dazz Band – Let It Whip.

Leon: Heart.

Dimitri: Shake It Off – Taylor Swift.

How many attempts did it take you to pass your driving test?

Jay: One.

Mike: First time.

Leon: Three.

Dimitri: One.

What’s your favourite film?

Jay: Transporter 2.

Mike: The Big Short.

Leon: Karate Kid.

Dimitri: Fiddler on the Roof.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?

Jay: Teach my daughter to drive (she is only 1!)

Mike: Visit Whistler Bike Park in Canada.

Leon: To eventually live in Menorca with my family.

Dimitri: To run my own B&B in Greece, starting at 8am and finishing by 2pm.

What would be your karaoke song?

Jay: Whatever gets the pub dancing!

Mike: Mac Miller – Objects in the Mirror.

Leon: Elton John – I’m Still Standing.

Dimitri: Anything Tenacious D.

Tipple of choice?

Jay: IPA.

Mike: Lilt.

Leon: Pina Colada.

Dimitri: Bitter Shandy.

First concert you ever went to?

Jay: Right Said Fred at Twickenham.

Mike: Limp Bizkit.

Leon: MTV Crashes, Plymouth.

Dimitri: Nickleback.

What are you most looking forward to?

Jay: Working with my colleagues across the South West to get the new van business up, running, and flying!

Mike: Getting back out on the road gaining new business.

Leon: Settling into the new working environment and becoming an even better sales person.

Dimitri: Sun, family, and fun in Greece in September.