Edmonton Journal

Leus of Edmonton

- GreG DonneLLy

In the competitiv­e auto dealer market, everybody makes great vehicles, so what sets one dealership apart from the others? According to Lexus of Edmonton general manager Matt Miller, it’s the customer experience.

The dealership is a two-category Readers’ Choice winner for best auto dealer (imports) and best luxury dealership. “We are focused on tailoring an experience that really is built around giving people a great feeling when they come to our dealership,” says Miller.

That experience is created through little things, like a friendly smile and common courtesy, and through more direct actions like the Lexus of Edmonton VIP Experience. This includes chauffeur and valet service to and from your appointmen­t, compliment­ary breakfasts, and a spa offering manicures, pedicures and fresh baked cookies.

“It’s all these things to make people look forward to their service appointmen­t as opposed to something that gets in the way of their schedule,” says Miller. “There are a lot of little things that add up.”

Exceptiona­l customer service is a culture at Lexus of Edmonton that is embodied in everyone who works there. “We build our team based on hospitalit­y with people who really care about customer service and creating an experience,” says Miller. “When we interview we look for people that have that real care for how people are going to experience their visit to our dealership. If the language people use is looking after people and building relationsh­ips with people, we know they’re a great fit for the culture of our store.”

What also elevates Lexus of Edmonton is its relationsh­ip with the community. The company regularly gives back to the community including offering up their space as a venue to host charitable events.

“We’re proud of our team. We recognize that everyone has a choice. We thank the community of Edmonton for voting for us,” says Miller. “It motivates us to continue on the same path where we look at the consumer experience above anything.”

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