Korean to take over sales department at Mercedes-Benz U.S. subsidiary (Korea)

German automaker Mercedes-Benz announced that Kim Ji-seop, vice president of customer service for its U.S. subsidiary, will take over sales and marketing of vans in North America as of September 1.
Kim will be in charge of van sales, marketing and customer service in the U.S. and Canada. The company's van sales in North America are expected to reach 100 million by 2024.
It is the second largest market in the world, accounting for 15% of total sales in 2019. Vice President Kim joined Mercedes-Benz Korea in 2002. From 2020 onwards, the company will expand its business to Korea, Germany, the United States, and other countries.
He has held key positions in major markets around the world, including China, India, and the United States. With experience in a variety of departments, including sales and customer service, he is recognized for his deep understanding of the automotive industry as a whole and his high level of expertise.
In particular, in 2015, he was appointed vice president of the customer service division in Korea, and achieved first place in the imported car AS (after-sales service) category in the "Korea Quality Satisfaction Index Survey." Anseong Logistics Center
The company has achieved excellent results in expanding its sales base, conducting regular customer campaigns, and in the after-sales department in the Korean imported car market.
He was then transferred to the German headquarters to manage five major overseas markets.
He heads the customer service department in the country.