SsangYong is set to pursue dealer its recruitment programme with renewed vigour following the appointment of Steve Prew as dealer recruitment manager.

Prew joins SsangYong after six years in national and regional sales management with Fiat Professional and has enjoyed a career spanning senior positions at Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen dealerships, as well as being head of activities at Silverstone Circuits.

Paul Williams, chief executive of SsangYong Motor UK, said: “I am delighted to welcome Steve to SsangYong as our new dealer recruitment manager. 

“With our sales in double digit growth, Tivoli achieving great media coverage, new models in the pipeline, and strong consumer interest in both SUVs and value brands, this is a golden moment to secure the franchise.

“Having established firm foundations to take the business forward, we are looking to grow the number of SsangYong dealers right across the UK, and improve the network’s professionalism.”

SsangYong is actively looking for dealers to represent the brand in a number of open points, including: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Hull, Inverness, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading and Swansea.