Meet the Team: Jay Simpson, Group Van Sales Manager

Here at Mercedes-Benz South West Vans, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. From Sales and Servicing to customer care and beyond, our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do.

In this blog, we’re excited to introduce you to one of the friendly faces behind the brand. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have been with us for years, we hope this gives you a closer look at the passion, experience, and personality that drives our team forward.

What’s your role at Mercedes-Benz South West and what does a typical day look like for you?

I’m the Group Van Sales Manager – every day is different for me, but it’s always centred around helping the vans sales team provide the best product and customer experience. 

How long have you been with the company, and what drew you to work here?

I’ve been with Mercedes-Benz for four years now and I enjoy the more commercial side of the job and providing support for local businesses

What’s your favourite thing about working at Mercedes-Benz South West?

We have an incredibly dedicated team across the group and each department strives to provide their best

What's one project or achievement you're particularly proud of in your career?

When I assisted our LBDM in Truro to secure a large customer account. We now have a great relationship with them 

If you could switch roles with anyone else in the company for a day, who would it be and why?

I would love to swap with our car park attendants, as they get to be the first face you see when you visit one of our sites! 

If your team had a mascot, what would it be?

A lion – we are a hard-working team always hunting for business. 

What’s your go-to song for driving?

Planet Funk – Chase the Sun

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or film?

XOXO – Gossip Girl

Which Mercedes-Benz model would you be and why?

SLS – purely for the gull-wing doors

What do you like to do when you're not at work?

Spending with my partner and little girl. 

What’s a fun fact your colleagues might not know about you?

I’m a quarter Indian. 

Have you got a hidden talent or party trick?

Not one I can discuss here…

If you could have dinner with any three people (dead or alive), who would you choose?

Frank Lampard, Daniel Ricardo and Jeremy Clarkson. 

Where would be your dream holiday destination?

A Caribbean beach in Columbia