SIMON Parkin has been appointed as centre principal for Vantage Toyota in Wakefield.
Parkin joined Vantage earlier this year, working at the company’s Kia and Honda sites in Bradford before making the move to Wakefield.
The Yorkshireman started out in the car sales industry in 1994, after completing an apprenticeship in engineering. He worked his way up from a sales executive role to senior management positions.
According to Vantage, Parkin says he likes working at Toyota Wakefield, as the team are all very engaged and want to make a difference and create a fantastic customer experience.
He added that by working closely with the senior directors at Vantage makes it easier to make things happen and react to the market, creating a better buying experience for our customers.
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