OCT Group Names Michael Ming New Manager of Direct Marketing
The Irvine, Calif.-based OCT Group (One Customer at a Time) announces Michael Ming will lead the firm's expansion into direct marketing as newly appointed manager of direct marketing.
"Our new direct marketing services will enable our clients to add a 'virtual marketing arm' to their organization that will generate new business while building customer relationships and delivering customer satisfaction throughout the sales process," said Grant Dunning, president and CEO of the OCT Group. "Michael's extensive direct marketing experience, coupled with a strong background in sales and sales management, will be invaluable as we move into this field."
Ming is responsible for all aspects associated with building the direct marketing division including new business development, sales training and overseeing production.
Ming has eight years of experience in direct marketing, with an emphasis in the automotive industry. From 1994 to 1998, he owned an insurance agency in Central California after which he relocated to Southern California to specialize in automotive direct marketing. Ming earned a bachelor of science degree in business from California State University - Fresno.
About the OCT Group
The OCT Group (One Customer at a Time), founded in 1986 and based in Irvine, Calif., delivers a systematic approach to relationship marketing, emphasizing customer appreciation and measuring customer satisfaction.
The OCT Group serves more than 1,000 automotive dealers and other consumer-driven businesses in all 50 United States and throughout North America. It was recently named "Best Place to Work" by OC Metro magazine.
For more information, please call (800) 443-8937 or visit www.octgroup.com.
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