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Mercedes Benz Maker Daimler AG Positions in Cebu
Daimler AG celebrates another milestone in its 127 year company history, with the office inauguration of its newest Group subsidiary, Daimler Group Services Philippines, Inc., (DGSP) located in the heart of the Cebu Business Park, the Creativo IT Center Building, fronting the Terraces of the Ayala Center Cebu. Its office inauguration last September 7, 2013 was attended by prime industry leaders from Cebu and Manila, as well as local elected officials, members of the academe and representatives from the diplomatic community.
Aside from the formalities, the reception was also aimed at making Daimler’s presence known, as one of the newest and most promising foreign employers in the country today. Despite being virtually unknown to the local Cebu business and academic community, DGSP’s parent company, Daimler AG, can lay claim to being consistently recognized as one of the best employers within the Eurozone. The Daimler name alone is often enough to sway new talent toward their ranks and has become synonymous to product quality, steady growth and success. Naturally, DGSP, fueled by the same ambitions, will strive to match or even surpass the accomplishments of its parent and sister companies by providing steady business growth and consequent employment generation opportunities for skilled professionals and management individuals, within and around Cebu province. With the Mercedes Benz tagline, “the best or nothing”, Daimler AG is determined to strengthen the global, regional as well as local company branding propositions, of its numerous legal entities, wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures all over the world.
Proof of Daimler’s strength as a global company harks back to its financial performance in 2012; with an EBIT of US$11B and total revenues of US$150B. This figure is roughly 60% of the country’s GDP, to paint a better picture. Today, around 275,000 people work for Daimler globally, 113 of whom are currently based in DGSP.
As a Shared Service Center of the Group, DGSP will primarily serve wholesale Mercedes Benz companies but will likewise support as well the Group’s diverse product portfolio, including car and truck brands like Smart Electric Cars, Mitsubishi Fuso, Freightliner and Western Star, Thomasbuilt Buses and MB Vans and Buses.
The “Best or Nothing” mantra is embodied on so many levels for Daimler, as a business providing exceptional services and goods to customers all over the world. As manufacturer of the most premium automotive brand in the market, Mercedes Benz, the uncompromising attitude towards brand value, innovation, cutting edge technology and the dedication to sustainable and green mobility, is lived on a daily basis.
Most importantly, as an employer, Daimler and DGSP, adopts an uncompromising stance, not only in terms of the development and growth opportunities offered but also in satisfying the basic as well as advanced needs of its valued workforce: safety, security, and financial stability. Perhaps few other multinational organizations can rival its century old traditions, starting from the invention of the automobile by its founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz in 1886. On the occasion of the company’s 125th year in existence, the catchphrase “We invented the car and are passionate about its future” was heavily espoused among its ranks. DGSP endeavors to digress a bit from this, with “we invented the car, and are passionate about our people”.
DGSP as a fast-growing and dynamic organization aims to provide the best possible career opportunities in Finance and Accounting not only in Metro Cebu but also in its neighboring cities nationwide. The company’s global presence helps create a globally competitive workforce in the industry through training and development opportunities overseas. The employees, its valued culture, and strong foundation are pillars of Daimler AG’s success through the years. Cebu is indeed the next spot as Mercedes Benz “star” logo shines like a beacon amidst market competition and the thriving business environment in the country today. It truly defines what they want to stand for…”The Best or Nothing”.
