TROY,
Mich. — Delphi was recently awarded the 2009 NAPA Under Hood Supplier
of the Year from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group. Based on collective
input from NAPA Under Hood district managers, regional managers and the
product team, this annual award is presented to a NAPA Under Hood
supplier that demonstrates superior customer service, comprehensive
fieldwork and distinctive sales and marketing programs.
Jeff Norton, general manager, NAPA Under Hood Sales Group, delivered the announcement to Delphi’s Jim Ryan, NAPA sales director.
“I
personally would like to thank each and every one of the Delphi team
members for your support of our 72 Under Hood Sales Group team members.
I feel we are growing as a team and am proud to be a part of the Delphi
organization,” said Norton.
Delphi
has been a supplier to the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group since 2003,
providing fuel pumps, compressors and engine management systems
products to the commercial and retail groups. The Under Hood Sales
Group attributed customer service and comprehensive training as two
critical elements for winning the award. Development of unique sales
and marketing programs also played a role in criteria
selection.
“Delphi’s
willingness to step up and try new programs to support our sales, and
overall organization, is key,” Norton said. “I appreciate Delphi’s
level of commitment to the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group.”
“When
Jim delivered the news, we were honored to have received this award and
proud to be part of the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group organization,” said
Dave Barbeau, vice president, Independent Aftermarket, Delphi Product
& Service Solutions. “It really speaks to not just a
supplier/customer relationship, but a true partnership.”