Channelling a passion for sales

AFTER MANY years working in a complex and often versatile field, head of the Fleet and Commercial Department at Magna Motors, Andrew Channer, if questioned, would say that he has never worked a day in his life. That’s because for him, auto sales is a longtime passion fuelled by everyday challenges that keep him going.

“I love sales. Sales is in my blood. I don’t think I will be comfortable doing anything else. It’s what I do, and I like it,” he told Automotives.

Magna Motors is the oldest dealer of Hyundai motor vehicles in the world outside of Korea. Channer’s portfolio includes handling corporate accounts for companies looking to buy fleets for road or field agents as well as selling trucks to companies to deliver their products.

But, before this, Channer started his career as an on-theground salesman from his days as a college student. “I went to the University of Hartford in Connecticut to do my bachelor’s in International Marketing. While going to school, I started working at a dealership from the ground level as a detailer and then I gradually worked my way up,” he said.

“My degree is in marketing, but I’ve always been in sales. I’ve done nothing but auto sales. I’ve also never sold a used car before. I’ve always been in a

I love sales. Sales is in my blood. I don’t think I will be comfortable doing anything else. It’s what I do, and I love it!