Hino Australia has announced the winners of its 2025 National Skills Champions in three categories of Parts, Service and Sales.
The category winners are:
Parts: Graham Reynolds of Wagga Trucks.
Service: Admir Music of Prestige Hino.
Sales: John Delahay of Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane.
Eighteen finalists from around the country competed in the final, which was held at Hino Australia’s Sydney headquarters, following four months of qualifying rounds.
“One of the longest-running events of its kind in the industry, the National Skills contest demonstrates Hino Australia’s dedication to continually enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of our dealership teams,” said Hino Australia President and CEO, Richard Emery.
Each of the three divisions held category specific tests for the competitors during the championships.
Sales Consultants showcased their knowledge and skills in a ‘700 Series’ role play scenario, followed by a tailored TrailerWIN task assessment and concluded the day with a sales mastermind quiz.
Service technicians underwent a series of practical assessments that tested their diagnostic and technical skills on the entire model range.
Parts interpreters demonstrated their capabilities through a customer-focused role play scenario, followed by a live parts assessment.
For the first time, they also took part in a mastermind quiz.
“The Skills Contest provides us with a platform to test and recognise the expertise and dedication of our people while delivering a clear benefit to our customers through increased technical knowledge and skills,” said Emery.
“It is also key in our ability to attract and retain a workforce of skilled and dedicated parts, sales and service professionals throughout the country.
“The hard work and dedication of our team resulted in global recognition earlier in the year when we received our 17th consecutive Parts Department of the Year Award and the 14th successive Service Department of the Year Award.”
Each Skills Champion receives a cash reward and an expenses-paid trip to Japan.
The Hino Australia 2025 National Skills finalists were:
Service
1st: Admir Music – Prestige Hino
2nd : Shaun O’Callaghan – WA Hino
3rd : Matthew Rentenaar – Till Hino
Parts
1st : Graham Reynold – Wagga Trucks
2nd : Alysha Taylor – Prestige Hino
3rd : Angelo Peponas – CMI Hino Melbourne
Sales
1st : John Delahay – Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane
2nd : Stephanie Demarco – CMI Hino Adelaide
3rd : Chris Biancucci – Adtrans Hino
The Hino National Skills final was attended by guests from Hino Australia, Hino Motors, Ltd. and Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd.
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