Antony Chandler is a Temecula resident and has moved here with his young family 1 year ago. “We love the friendly people in the valley and are blown away by the quality of life and the opportunities here.” Antony has previously lived in Laguna Beach for the last 19 years and appreciates the southern California lifestyle but still insists “THIS IS THE BEST.”
Antony was born in Harare Zimbabwe and moved here at age 23 to seek his fortune. A lucky meeting with the General Manager of Fletcher Jones Motorcars Mercedes Benz in Newport Beach started him on his career in the car business.
Business Philosophy:
Working for Fletcher Jones Motorcars, the premier luxury dealership in the nation, for the last 19 years has been a formative experience. I have worked most jobs in the dealership and have learned the true ethos of successful service and guest appreciation. My success in Newport opened the door to the next great challenge: the opportunity to open Mercedes Benz of Temecula for Mr. Jones and Mr. Blumenthal. Our intention is to treat all of our visitors as “guests in our own home” and to provide a true luxury experience in our new state-of-the art facility in Temecula.
We pamper our guests with a host of preferred owner benefits such as complimentary hand car wash and loaner cars; Peet’s Coffee bar and airport parking. Our written intention is to create advocates of our brand by providing a superior experience for our local customers. We built the dealership for them so that we could better serve our many guests in the region the only way we know how- the “fletcher Jones” way.
Goals: To become the premier Luxury Automotive dealership in the Inland Empire and San Diego.
Mentors: Mr. Garth Blumenthal who hired me in 1996 has been my mentor and inspiration as a leader. He has a maniacal focus on guest appreciation and service that in turn creates an unstoppable force for success. Mr. Keith May, our President, is perhaps the industries’ most quotable man and has shown me how to see the bigger picture. His ability to see outcomes down the road is inspirational.
Favorite Reading
Winston Churchill and Biographies of famous leaders.
Favorite Sport
Rugby- played number 8 position in Africa.
Qualifications
Honors Degree in Business and Commerce from University of Natal in Durban.
NADA graduate.
Resume:
General Manager of Mercedes Benz Of Temecula. I began my career as a salesperson with Fletcher Jones Motorcars in 1996 which I excelled at. I enjoy meeting people and showing them how amazing Mercedes Benz vehicles are. They truly are the best built cars in the world and I totally appreciate their motto: “the best or nothing” This belief in what you do is a great way to live your life.
Favorite experiences so far in the area:
I am constantly amazed by how much the area has to offer! From the vineyards, to old town, Pechanga, Murrieta, Canyon Lake, Alpine, Idylwild, close access to San Diego beaches and the desert. It is paradise for families and professionals and seems to be exploding in growth. We are constantly selling the top of our range in cars to local customers all of whom appreciate our investment and talk about the exciting economic grow they are seeing. First time buyers are also discovering that Mercedes has a car and a plan for them too. OC eat my dust!