Sales Manager
Sales Manager
Dave is the General Manager for our Caloundra dealerships. He has been in the automotive industry for over 20 years, beginning his career in the Service and Parts sector - which has gained him thorough knowledge of this industry and vehicles from the inside out. Dave has been a valued member of our motor group for the past 11 years, with the past 2 years dedicated to setting up and managing the Caloundra dealerships. Dave loves his job because he gets to work with a great team of people, it's a good work/life balance and allows him to live on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. When Dave is not at work he is usually out on the water somewhere off the coast of Caloundra on his jet ski.
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant Peter has been in the motor industry for over 15 years, as a youngster, beginning his career washing cars at a Gold Coast dealership. Peter enjoys his work because he has a great team that get the job done! Peter is a passionate, reliable and easy going guy who loves spending time with his family, playing golf, cricket, rugby league and going to the beach.
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant Ryan.
Business Manager
Business Manager
Paul is our Business Manager for Nissan Caloundra and has been with us for over 10 years. A veteran of the finance industry, he began his career in 1985 - spending 5 years with AGC Finance in Melbourne where was given the opportunity to work in the Victorian Motor Industry as a Business Manager. Paul says he loves his job because he works for a great company with a great product and enjoys the fun but professional team he gets to work with. Paul is an easy going guy who enjoys wining and dining, golfing and gardening.
Pre Delivery Manager
Pre Delivery Manager
Shannon is our super friendly Pre-Delivery Manager at our Caloundra Dealership.
Service Manager
Service Manager
Michael is a veteran of the automotive industry with 30 years experience under his belt, beginning his apprenticeship in 1986. For the last 14 years, Michael has worked within our dealership group as our Service Manager. During Michael’s time here he has managed many staff and met many lovely customers forming great friendships. Michael is a country boy at heart and loves being outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening and travelling. He also has an interest in anything that floats, he once owned 4 boats at once!
Service Advisor
Service Advisor
Craig is our Senior Service Advisor who has been with us for 4 years now. Craig joined the automotive industry in 1988 as an apprentice technician in Canberra working for his family business. He is easy going, driven and loves his job because he works with a great team and is passionate about his customers. Outside of work Craig loves spending time with his family, going mountain biking and partaking in any kind water sports.
Service Advisor
Service Advisor
Meet Vanessa Penhallurick, Service Advisor
Parts Advisor
Parts Advisor
Ben started his career in the motor industry in 2006 at Repco while finishing year 12 at high school. In 2012 he started working with us as Parts Manager for our Maroochydore Nissan dealership, before being transferred to run the department in Caloundra. Ben’s easy going, friendly attitude emanates in his work. He likes the people he works with and enjoys problem solving to keep his customers happy. When Ben isn’t working he enjoys beach trips with his dog and taking his bike or El Camino out for a drive.
Caloundra
Caloundra
Our Caloundra Nissan service team has now grown to 11 awesome technicians who collectively have over 120 years experience in the motor industry. Our team are all Caloundra locals and love living and working here. Of course, they are all Nissan factory trained, use specialty Nissan tools and genuine parts – so you can rest knowing your car is in good hands!
General Manager
General Manager
Mike is our General Sales Manager who has been with us since the beginning - for over 23 years! He began working in the industry in 1989 and loves his job because of the great team he has behind him who also make great company. Mike is a friendly, competitive and determined individual who enjoys walking, reading, aviation and Rugby League. Go the Might Panthers!!
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
Nissan Sales Consultant Luke has been in the motor industry for over 8 years, joining the Maroochydore team in 2012. Luke's previous work experience was in customer service, which shows - as we receive great praise for Luke from our customers almost daily! He says he likes working for Sunshine Coast Nissan as it presents a new challenge every day. Luke is a fun, easy going and hard working team member who is a mad sports fan. On weekends he enjoys spending time his growing family.
Sales Consultant
Marty joined the Sunshine Coast Nissan Maroochydore team in early 2016 - making a career move from retail management. Marty says he loves his job because he believes in the product - Nissan is a very trusted and reliable brand with loyal customers. Plus, he gets to work alongside a great people in our Sales and Service team. Marty is a confident, honest and friendly guy who enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, fishing, going to the gym and the movies.
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant Aaron hails from the US Southern State of Louisiana, relocating to Australia in 2014 to be closer to family. He describes the Sunshine Coast as "very relaxed" in comparison and loves how genuine Sunny Coasters are as well as the beautiful coastline and perfect weather. Aaron loves his job because of the fun people he works with and says it suits his easy going personality. Aaron is known for his witty humour and adventurous spirit. On weekends Aaron declares every Sunday as 'family fun day' and loves to take his kids on adventures somewhere around the Sunny Coast. He is also interested in film making and looks to continue his studies!
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant Scott has been in the motor industry for almost 10 years, joining Nissan Maroochydore in early 2016. Scott is a happy fun and easy going guy who enjoys his job because of the friendly staff and the great brand. Scott moved to the Sunshine Coast in December from WA where he was in car sales for 9 years, until he decided to move here for a better climate and more family time. Outside of work Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids and also working out at F45!
Business Manager
Business Manager
David's career in the finance industry started as an Equipment Finance Broker in Townsville in 2001 - which was a nice career change from retail. In 2012 he relocated with his family to the Sunshine Coast - and joined the Nissan Maroochydore team for our dealership grand opening. David loves working for Sunshine Coast Nissan as he says his colleagues make every day enjoyable and he receives a feeling of satisfaction from seeing customers come back again and again. David is known for being honest, reliable and easy to talk to. He is also a mad North Qld Cowboys fan, loves photography and spending time with his family getting out and about on the gorgeous Sunshine Coast.
Service Manager
Service Manager
Sunshine Coast Nissan Service Manager Ivan, leading a team of 15. He began his career as an apprentice in 1988 and has been with the Sunco Motor group for nearly 10 years. Prior to joining our team he Ivan was a service manager in Brisbane, relocating to the Sunny Coast to enjoy the sunshine and cruisy coast life.
Parts Manager
Parts Manager
Our Nissan Parts Manager Brian has been in the motor industry since 1989, joining the Sunshine Coast Nissan team in 2012 for our dealerships grand opening. Brian enjoys his job because it’s varied and challenging and he gets to meet lots of interesting people. He says he has a good team behind him which allows room for everyone to grow and improve. On weekends, he enjoys relaxing with the family, wakeboarding, wood work and painting the house - which he has become very good at as he has renovated 12 houses just over 3 years!
Service Advisor
Service Advisor
Nissan Service Advisor Jye joined our team in mid 2016 - prior to this working as a mechanic within the family business for over 10 years. Jye loves his job because he is a big 'car fan' and truly believes Nissan is an great product. Couple this with a great Service team he can have a laugh with (usually all Jye’s jokes too). On weekends he loves taking the fourbie out camping, hunting and surfing.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore
Our Maroochydore Nissan service team of 11 collectively have over 110 years experience as automotive technicians. Our team are career mechanics – they are all passionate about what they do. Of course, they are all Nissan factory trained, use specialty Nissan tools and genuine parts – so you can rest knowing your car is in good hands!.
Aftermarket
Aftermarket
Patti is new to the Motor Industry and has fitted in perfectly. She loves her job as Receptionist at Nissan Maroochydore where she can help in any way with enquiries and even make you a great Cappuccino. Patti is also your friendly Car Care Consultant where she will help you maintain and care for your new car, saving you time and effort. She says she loves working with her wonderful team and being able to provide customers with the best products and customer service. If there were 3 words to describe Patti they would be - happy, bubbly and fun :) In her spare time enjoys 'chillaxing with family and friends', music and yoga.
