Jennings Motor Group has appointed Adam Price as franchise manager at its Middlesbrough Mazda dealership.

Price takes the reigns at the facility having worked for the group since 2007 after previous franchise manager James Chorlton was transferred to the group’s new Mazda and Kia dealership in Sunderland.

Price is responsible for the day-to-day running of the dealership, achieving monthly and quarterly sales objectives and liaising with customers, in addition to overseeing a team of seven staff.

His career with Jennings started at its Cargo Fleet Lane-based dealership as a sales executive.

He said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I’m delighted to have been given another opportunity to progress my career within the company.”

Price received his first promotion to deputy business manager in 2011 after successfully completing various training courses, and in 2012 stepped in as sales controller/business manager.