A member of staff at Jennings is climbing the career ladder after receiving his first promotion.

For the past five years, Dave Horsley, 44, from Billingham, has been working as a sales executive at JenningsFord’s Yarm Road dealership in Stockton.

That was until his hard work was rewarded with a promotion to sales controller/business manager and resulted in a transfer from Stockton to the Group’s Mazda dealership at Cargo Fleet Lane in Middlesbrough.

Dave’s new role involves working closely with franchise manager, James Chorlton, with the day-to-day running of the dealership, in addition to being responsible for all aspects of finance and liaising with both existing and potential customers.

Delighted with the promotion, Dave said; “This is an excellent opportunity and an exciting challenge for me.”

Prior to taking on the new role, Dave successfully completed a Business Manager’s course, which was organised by Mazda and took place in Leeds. The course entailed both theory and practical exercises, which Dave passed with flying colours.

James Chorlton, franchise manager at JenningsMazda in Middlesbrough, said; “I am delighted to welcome Dave on board. He is an enthusiastic and ambitious individual and an asset to the team.”

Prior to joining the motor industry, Dave worked in a managerial position within the retail industry.

For more information about the range available at JenningsMazda, customers can either call into the Cargo Fleet Lane Middlesbrough dealership or contact 01642 256655.