Meet the Lloyd Cockermouth MINI Team
Over the past few months, Lloyd Cockermouth MINI have seen lots of progression and growth within their busy team. With some fresh faces having recently joined us, we thought now would be the perfect time to not only introduce you to our newest members of the team, but also get to know our managers and long-standing staff members a little bit better.
We asked the team a few questions to learn more about them, both inside and outside of the showroom. Read on to get to know the fantastic people that make up Lloyd Cockermouth MINI!
Meet the Cockermouth MINI Managers!
Richard Parker, MINI Brand Manager
What’s your favourite thing about the MINI brand?
“My favourite thing about the MINI Brand is that they always provide us with a car that is fantastic to drive. Whether it be a petrol or fully electric in a 3-door hatch or even a countryman, I always know it will be a great drive!”
What superpower would you like to have and why?
“If I could have any superpower, I think I would wish for the power to control time. We always need more time!”
Jack Brown, MINI Retail Sales Manager
What advice would you give someone wanting to start their career in the automotive industry?
“The Automotive Industry is a fantastic place to start a career with great opportunity for personal progression and development. My advice would be to be customer orientated, detailed and enthusiastic!”
Tell us something about yourself that most people won’t know.
“Most people don’t know that I play the drums!”
Meet the Sales Executives!
Nick Barker, Sales Executive
What does a typical day in your role look like?
“First up, give any morning enquiries a quick call to try and personalise any video presentations and offers to their needs are requirements. Then make sure that any cars or paperwork is ready for the day’s appointments and collections. Time to get cracking with my to do list!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
“Never judge a book by its cover.”
Kourtney Rogers, Sales Executive
Why did you want to work for Lloyd Motor Group?
“I wanted to work for the Lloyd Motor Group as I liked the idea of a small family run business. I haven’t lived in Cumbria for very long but getting settled in a long-term job was very important to me. I worked at MINI for 18 months prior to moving up the country so I knew its where I wanted to be. I was fortunate enough to be offered a position with Lloyd Motor Group and since being here, I couldn’t be happier. The Lloyd Motor Group has an incredible reputation and has been going for a long time and I am very honoured to work in the first dealership they opened up.”
What's your favourite hobby or activity outside of work?
“In my spare time, I like to catch up with my family as I live very far away so I spent a lot of time on the phone. I am also in the middle of planning my wedding, so I spend a lot of time planning the finer details and getting myself to the gym! It is currently what my life revolves around!”
Craig is our longest-standing member of the team celebrating 15 years at Lloyd Cockermouth!
Craig Carruthers, Sales Executive
What drew you to becoming a Sales Executive?
“What drew me to becoming a Sales Executive in the motor trade was the thought of working with an iconic brand and the pleasure of driving some fantastic vehicles. I’ve always been involved in retail since I was in my twenties, I’m now in my 50’s so it’s clear I love what I do. As they say, “if it ain’t broke no need to fix it”. The joy of working with the public is that no day is the same.”
What's your favourite way to relax after work?
“The way I like to relax after work is by having a moment of silence especially after you’ve spoken all day, then once I’m all zen, I enjoy great food and company by way of my partner.”
Meet the Aftersales Team!
Shane Fox, Aftersales Manager
How many years have you worked in the motor trade?
“I have worked in the motor trade since I was 18 years old so that’s 26 years now. I have just completed my fourth year here with Lloyd Motor Group.”
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
“I could not live without holidays or mini breaks. They give me something to aim towards and something to look forward to!”
Nick Allen, Assistant Service Manager
What is your favourite thing about your role?
“Being able to use years of technical knowledge gained to assist our front of house team and customer.”
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
“If I could live anywhere in the world, it would probably be a Caribbean island, not fussed which one, just a slow-paced lifestyle in the sun with crystal clear seas. Actually, scrap that! I’d live on a yacht and sail around the Caribbean.”
Meet our Customer Relations Manager!
Cristina Enache, Customer Relations Manager
What is your favourite thing about your role?
“I feel so lucky to work with great people and customers in a fantastic environment. The Lloyd Motor Group culture is all about the importance of people and you have the the opportunity to grow and flourish if you have the correct mindset.’”
An interesting fact about yourself?
“I speak four languages: Romanian, English, Spanish and French.”
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