Sarah Worthington, corporate sales manager at Select Fleet Solutions, spills the beans to John Challen on her proudest career moment, dream holiday and what the top challenges are for fleets right now.

Select Fleet Solutions’ Sarah Worthington

What is your ambition in your current job role?

To continue to grow the Fleet Solutions brand, launched in November 2021. We will continue to find innovative ways to provide a seamless end-to- end solution for fleet drivers.

What job did you want to do when you were growing up?

As a child I was really sporty, so my dream was to be an athlete at the Olympics. Then I got a job in sales, which I loved, started earn- ing good money and everything changed!

What’s the proudest moment in your career?

My first job in the automotive market was with Mini as a business development manager. In my first year, I won the title of ‘Rookie of the Year’, which was a real honour.

The best takeaway food?

McDonalds. Specifically a Big Tasty with bacon and sour cream dip. Washed down with a Coke.

Favourite James Bond?

I’m not really a film person, so I’ll say Daniel Craig, because he’s the only one I know.

If money was no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?

A house or cottage in Dittisham, near Dartmouth. I’ve got lots of childhood memories from there and we still visit about three times a year.

Three-car dream garage?

Lamborghini Urus, BMW M4 Competition and a Suzuki Jimny.

What are the biggest challenges facing fleets at the moment?

The transition to EV, especially educating drivers who might be resistant to change. Downtime management is also an issue.

You’re on your dream holiday. Where are you?

The Caribbean.

Night in or night out?

A night out dancing with my girlfriends.

Your supermarket of choice?

Marks & Spencer.

What car do you currently drive?

Tesla Model 3.

Tea, coffee or other?

Tea. Not too strong, no sugar.

Books or magazines?

I’m not a big reader, but I do like a good book on holiday.

Who is your idol in life and work?

It’s going to sound cheesy but, in work, it’s Graham Conway, our MD. He is a real leader and works hard, but maintains a good work/life balance. In life, it would be my aunt and uncle, who had really successful businesses in the car industry, then retired and lived life to the fullest.