With decades of experience across major commercial vehicle brands, Marc Burley brings relationship-first thinking to Comm-Ply’s national sales team.
From brand to brand, the customer comes first
Marc Burley recently joined Comm-Ply as Regional Sales Manager, bringing years of experience from Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks and beyond. So, what attracted him to the role? “The combination of Comm-Ply’s strong market position and the support structure from vGi Holdings creates the perfect environment for both personal growth and delivering results for the business,” Marc says.
That combination of ambition and structure is something he’s seen work before — especially when it’s backed by strong relationships. “My light commercial vehicle background has taught me to build long-term partnerships rather than just make sales. At Mercedes-Benz, I successfully converted customers from competing LCV brands, and those relationships were so strong that when I moved to Renault Trucks, clients trusted me to manage their fleets as a dual-brand operation.”
This same client-first approach is already guiding his work at Comm-Ply. “Many of my existing van sales connections naturally need accessories and aftermarket solutions. Having worked across different brands, I understand how to position products based on genuine customer needs and maintain relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.”
Relationship-led sales and real market insight
Marc’s prospecting style is built on research, not just selling. “I start by understanding a prospect’s business challenges and growth plans rather than leading with product features. I focus on becoming a trusted advisor, maintaining regular contact even when there’s no immediate sales opportunity — sharing market insights and always following through on commitments.”
And it works. “Clients followed me from Mercedes-Benz to Renault Trucks because they trusted my commitment to their success. Satisfied clients naturally become advocates — and advocates bring referrals.”
Momentum from week one
Marc hit the ground running in his new role. “My first few weeks have been really positive and energising. I’ve already started reaching out to prospects, meeting existing clients, and spent time analysing territory data to understand the opportunities. What’s particularly exciting is identifying some specific market areas that are going to boom in the next 12 months — there’s real potential there.”
And when he’s not working?
“Outside of work, I’m motivated by family. I have two daughters and already two grandchildren — it keeps me grounded and reminds me what I’m working towards. Beyond that, I’ve got two passions: I’m a lifelong Liverpool fan, and I’ve got a serious love for modern country music. Both help me unwind, which keeps me energised for the challenges at work.”
