WREXHAM MAN CROWNED CAR SALES EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

A sales executive from Wrexham is celebrating after winning an exclusive annual award, for the second time.

Arash Shayestehroo, who works at Wrexham Volkswagen, was presented with the prize of sales executive of the year for the Swansway group’s twelve retailers, having won the award in 2009.

The 30-year-old beat off over 70 other sales executives to win the award, selling over 300 cars in 2010.

He said: “I’m delighted to have won this award again, although it was very close towards the end.

“I thoroughly enjoy my job, and focus primarily on customer, as without customers you have no business.

“I’m now continuing to focus on delivering what our customers want in 2011, and defending my crown!”

Wrexham Volkswagen’s brand manager, Ben Gilbert, said: “Arash clearly deserves this award, but overall it shows sales staff at Wrexham Volkswagen provide customers with a service they appreciate.

“In the current economic climate, it’s vital for businesses to ensure consumers are pleased with the service they receive.”

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITY

A Wrexham retailer is hosting a ‘Christmas Weekend’ by helping provide some festive cheer to youngsters at Hope House Children’s Hospice

To help make the event a success, Wrexham Volkswagen is asking people to buy an extra present while out shopping and drop it off to the Rhosrobin showroom on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December.

Families will be welcomed by Father Christmas and while he talks to children about their Christmas present wish list, parents can enjoy a mince pie and warm drink.

Alison Marsh, fundraising manager at Hope House Children’s Hospice, said: “The ‘Christmas Weekend’ is a fantastic idea and we hope many people come along to Wrexham Volkswagen, donate a gift and enjoy a mince pie.

“It costs £1.8m a year to run the Hospice and we rely almost entirely upon donations, as well as many generous individuals who fundraise on our behalf by organising incredible fundraising events across the region.

“Christmas is all about thinking of others, and what better way than to bring a smile to a child’s face by donating a present.”

Wrexham Volkswagen’s brand manager, Ben Gilbert, said: “We’re delighted to be able to help Hope House Children’s Hospice and trust many people can find the time to donate a gift.

“Staff at Wrexham Volkswagen will be donating a present and offering festive refreshments to keep people warm in the cold weather.”

Wrexham Volkswagen’s Rhosrobin showroom will host Father Christmas from 10am-4pm on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December.