AUTOTRADER Group has appointed Casey Gillespie as an additional key account manager for the Queensland region.

The company is strengthening its presence in Queensland as part of a push to support local dealers with an effective platform to market their vehicles.

Autotrader director of motors Benn Sykes, said the significance of Ms Gillespie joining the team as a key account manager was a major boost to the Autotrader Group.

Casey Gillespie

“Casey’s addition is another key moment for us here at Autotrader Group,” Mr Sykes said.

“Her extensive knowledge in both digital and traditional media sales, combined with her in-depth knowledge of marketing, are an amazing asset to our business and we are thrilled to have her.

“Queensland is a strategic focus for Autotrader Group and Casey’s appointment reflects our commitment to being a consumer-focused market.

Our dealer relationships are valuable to us, and we are letting our actions speak to that.”

Ms Gillespie said: “I have been in sales for the past 14 years, working closely with OEMs and dealers to enhance their market presence and increase sales.

“Joining Autotrader Group at this exciting time is a fantastic opportunity to continue my passions and increase results for the Autotrader Group.”

Mr Sykes added: “We pride ourselves on having the best team in the market, we have made a huge investment in two new hires, a new office space and increased marketing spend in the region.”

Gumtree Group is Australian-owned and operated and, together with CarsGuide and Autotrader, creates network of three brands that reach more than six million Australians each month while generating in excess of $3 billion in monthly gross listing volume.