Kevin Morrissey, Dealer Principal at Morrissey Motors, Main Peugeot Dealers, Kilkenny, has been awarded the Peugeot Sales Person of the Year 2012 title. Following a six-month Sales Challenge, the top 15 Peugeot Sales Executives in the country were brought to Paris to take in the sights and to visit the Paris Motor Show. Kevin was announced as the overall winner of the Peugeot Sales Challenge 2012 at a Gala Dinner and presented with his trophy and a new iPad.

Recognised by Peugeot for his outstanding performance in sales and marketing of new and used Peugeot cars and LCVs, Kevin's biggest selling model this year has been the Peugeot 508 saloon, Continental Irish Family Car of the Year 2012, followed closely by the Peugeot 3008, Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010. Brand ambassador for Morrissey Motors, Kilkenny legend Brian Cody can currently be spotted in the top-selling Peugeot 3008.

Kevin, Chairman of the Kilkenny branch of the SIMI and one of the founders of the annual Kilkenny Motor Show, is now gearing up for the 2012 show on 23rd / 24th November at The Hub in Kilkenny.

Kevin said, "I am delighted to win the Peugeot Sales Challenge 2012. At Morrissey Motors we strive constantly to ensure our customers receive a second-to-none experience. It is extremely gratifying to win such an accolade."

Des Cannon, Peugeot Sales & Marketing Director said, "A worthy winner, Kevin has been meticulous in following up prospects, eager to find conquests and has worked relentlessly to meet his targets. I warmly congratulate him and all the team at Morrissey Motors."