EVERY DAY IS a school day for the workforce at Citygate Automotive. To ensure the Ruislip-based car retailer stands out in a competitive market, it set up an academy of excellence. All 472 employees have the opportunity to gain new qualifications to enable the company to grow. Staff feel that a job at Citygate is good for their personal growth, giving a response of 82% positive for this question. They also believe the experience gained in their current roles will be valuable for the future (82%). Prospects look equally bright for Citygate. The business, led by managing director Jonathan Smith, has 10 sites in locations from Ruislip to Buckinghamshire and sells more than 10,000 new and used vehicles each year. Its aftersales care includes repairs, servicing and MoTs, generating a turnover of £158m. Success at Citygate is celebrated via performance-related pay, and among the benefits is a car allowance. Salespeople can win trips to Miami, Hong Kong and Rome www.citygate.co.uk
