AS the light commercial vehicle booms in the UK, Fiat Professional is realigning its sales team with the appointment of Richard Chamberlain as head of sales.

The role is newly created, and Richard Chamberlain will report directly to Alejandro Noriega, Fiat Professional’s recently appointed country manager (July 2016).

Chamberlain arrives at Fiat Professional with more than two decades of experience in the automotive sector. He joins from Volvo Group where he most recently served as LCV Manager for Renault Trucks.

He will oversee wide-ranging changes designed to improve all aspects of the sales operation and deliver industry-leading standards of customer service and support.

Commenting on his appointment, Richard Chamberlain said:

“The LCV market in the UK is bigger than it’s ever been and the opportunities that come with that are enormous.

“No brand is better placed than Fiat Professional to capitalise on those opportunities as we now have one of the broadest, most competitive and compelling LCV line-ups in the marketplace.

“Last year saw the introduction of two new products, the midsize Talento van and Fullback as Fiat Professional’s first pickup. We will have a laser focus on meeting the needs of our customers moving forward.”

Further sale team changes

In addition, a new LCV focused SME sales team has been appointed to support Fiat Professional’s nationwide network of 77 specialist commercial vehicle dealers.

Meanwhile, Kate Barrett moves from her role as brand communications manager for Alfa Romeo to become Fiat Professional’s dedicated brand communications manager with responsibility for all national and local comms across the Fiat Professional brand.