PAUL Franklin-Slattery is stepping away from paella, sangria and SEAT – and all other things Spanish – to join Nissan.

Paul (40), who has spent four years with SEAT most recently as key account manager, will join the Nissan fleet team as national corporate sales manager.

He takes over from Mark Wheeler who was recently promoted to the role of fleet sales director.

Paul’s experience also includes more than a decade working for Vauxhall and other General Motors brands, working his way up from the factory floor to dealer relationship manager, after spending time in both retail and fleet sales roles.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something very special,” said Paul on his appointment. Paul will oversee a six-strong team of corporate sales managers based across the UK