Benelli India recently organized the first Dealer Technician Skill Contest 2021 (DTSC) in the country. Nearly 43 dealer technicians participated in the national level contest. The DTSC comprised of three contest stages including qualifiers, semi-final and final. While qualifiers and semi-final stages were organized digitally, the final stage took place at the company’s training centre in Hyderabad. Mr Shekar M from Benelli-Bengaluru dealership aced the contest and was declared the winner of the national level contest.
Mr Vikas Jhabakh, MD, Benelli India said, “It gives us immense pleasure to organize the first Dealer Technician Skill Contest. We are delighted to witness encouraging participation from each zone and congratulate all the finalists. Our service heroes are the pillars of Benelli’s state-of-the-art service centers across India and are playing a pivotal role in building the brand. The DTSC is aimed at recognising the top talents at the dealerships and providing them with a national platform where they can showcase their talent. The next edition of DTSC will be grander and shall witness increased participation. Benelli India will continue to nurture its top talents by organizing even more employee centered activities.”
Nine dealer technicians out of forty three contestants qualified for the final stage and were challenged to perform herculean tasks which included Problem identification & solving approach in electrical/EFI/Engine & vehicle-related concerns, Completion of the task in the given timeframe, Use of workshop & measuring instruments, Inspection of different engines & electrical parts and Checking different key parameters of the vehicle. Mr Shahnawaz Akram (Benelli-Noida) and Mr Abhilash VD (Benelli-Vyttila) were adjudged as first and second runner ups, respectively.