Mi Events | Triple Diamond Awards Rolling out the red carpet to celebrate success
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada reached new heights in 2023 with record-breaking sales and strong re- sults across its dealer network. But that sort of suc- cess doesn’t come without a herculean team effort from all involved. Earlier this year, Mitsubishi Motors celebrated the outstanding efforts from employees across its 97 dealerships at the annual Triple Diamond Awards Gala. Each year, the company recognizes the top dealer- ship managers and staff in four categories: Fixed Operations/Service Managers; Financial Services Managers; Sales Managers; and Sales Consultants. Of the more than 2,000 employees working across the dealership network in Canada, only 52 earned Triple Diamond Awards, and of those, four were named National Diamond winners, meaning they had the best results in each category. These winners included: Ghyslain Périgny Verville, Parts and Service Manager, Trois-Rivieres Mitsubishi – Having started his ca- reer as a mechanic more than 27 years ago, Ghyslain has worked his way up the ladder, and says his ca- reer in the automotive industry has been incredibly rewarding. “I attribute my success to the strength of the team, because an award like this can’t be won alone,” he said. “Winning a National Diamond Award is a great recognition from the manufacturer for the efforts we’ve made and it certifies to every member of the team that we’re the best.” Rachel Fortier, Finance Manager, Sherbrooke Mitsubishi – Rachel has been with Sherbrooke Mitsubishi for 10 years and in the industry as a finance manager for nearly two decades. “I’m really proud, we worked very hard,” she said of the award. “I appreciate my team, who supported me throughout the year.” Barry Harrison, General Sales Manager, Kross Mitsubishi (Edmonton) – Heading up the sales team at one of Canada’s top-selling Mitsubishi dealerships, Harrison has been in the industry for almost 20 years. “I attribute our success at the store 100 per cent on the staff,” he said. “They have each other’s back and
they’ll drop whatever they need to in order to help each other. This is the closest team I’ve ever worked with. To be Number 1 in Canada is a privilege, and you have to work hard every day to make that happen.” Aaron Glena, Sales Consultant, Kross Mitsubishi – Aaron started working for the Edmonton dealership in 2002, and is regularly among the top sales consult- ants in Canada. “I’m passionate about the brand. I’ve helped thou- sands of clients over the years purchase vehicles and they’re all like family to me. I respect them all very much,” he said. “I attribute the success to the team atmosphere here. Everyone works hard and we all have the same goal – to succeed.” Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada President and CEO Kenji Harada handed out the awards at the Triple Diamond Gala and shared his appreciation with the winners. “We had record sales in 2023 and that reflects the work of all of the staff at our dealerships across the country,” he said. “The group we celebrated at the Triple Diamond Awards event represents the best of the best in their fields. Over the past year, they ex- ceeded expectations and raised the bar for others.” Mitsubishi Motors has witnessed significant growth over the past few years, with an increase of 62% in total retail sales from fiscal year 2022 to 2023. Harada credits much of that success to a dealer-first focus, which has improved communication between the OEM and its dealer partners, and increased the confi- dence the dealership teams have in the brand. “We’re heading into 2024 with momentum, but with a variety of challenges facing the industry once again, we need to rely on dealership leaders like the ones we honour through the Triple Diamond Awards to keep that progress moving forward,” Harada said during the awards gala. Below is a complete list of the 2023 Triple Diamond Award recipients. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada would like to congratulate all of the winners for their success.
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