Kia Sales Manager Oh Kyung-ryeol Becomes 17th 'Grand Master'

Annual Sales of 140 Units... Overcoming Two Battles with Cancer to Become a Grandmaster

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Kia announced on the 28th that Oh Kyung-ryeol, Sales Manager of the Eunpyeong Gallery Branch, has become the 17th 'Grand Master.' The Grand Master is an honor given to outstanding sales staff who have achieved cumulative sales of 4,000 vehicles while working at Kia.

Manager Oh joined Kia in 1993 and set a record this year by surpassing 4,000 vehicles sold after 28 years of service, selling an average of about 140 cars annually. Notably, Manager Oh achieved this record after overcoming two battles with cancer.

Kia awarded Manager Oh a plaque and a K9 as a reward vehicle. Manager Oh stated, "My passion for this work and sincere dedication to customers seem to have led to the result of becoming a Grand Master," adding, "This honor was possible because of the customers, and I will continue to think deeply and strive to maintain trust with them."

Meanwhile, Kia operates a long-term sales honor reward system to boost pride among sales staff and encourage healthy sales competition. Titles and rewards are given upon reaching cumulative sales of 2,000 vehicles ('Star'), 3,000 vehicles ('Master'), 4,000 vehicles ('Grand Master'), and 5,000 vehicles ('Great Master').

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