Over the next few months, we’ll be profiling some of the fabulous staff here at iVendi, beginning with account director Julie Smith.
NAME: Julie Smith JOB TITLE: Account Director
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Building relationships with dealers to maximise sales in a professional and compliant manner.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT iVENDI? I joined the team in June 2017, so I’m one of the iVendi newbies!
WHERE DID YOU WORK BEFORE? Dealer groups, finance houses, motor manufacturers and lead generation.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY? Just approaching 30 years in the trade.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE MOTOR INDUSTRY? The people, the humour and its ability to adapt to change.
WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE MOTOR INDUSTRY? The outdated, inaccurate picture of what car sales people and dealerships are today.
FIRST CAR: Ford Escort Ghia. Powder blue with a black vinyl roof.
CURRENT CAR: Kia Sportage GTLine Auto.
DREAM CAR: Baby Bentley due out in 2020. I’d better start saving!
FAVOURITE PLACE: Rome – a simply stunning place!
FAVOURITE BOOK: I am David - a book from my school days.
FAVOURITE SONG: The Story of the Blues by The Mighty Wah
FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM: No teams – I'm more of a tough mudder girl myself
BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED: "If you don’t ask , you don’t get” - thanks to my mum for that one!