Toyota
Vantage Toyota, Admiral Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, UK
Jun 13, 2025
A rare Leadership Opportunity Available! Centre Principal – Toyota Preston
Drive Change. Lead Innovation. Inspire Excellence.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level at a state-of-the-art Toyota centre within a multi award-winning and forward-thinking motor group?
At Vantage Motor Group, we don’t stand still—we continuously evolve to be better. With 13 centres across Yorkshire and Lancashire representing Toyota, Lexus, Kia, and Škoda, we are proud of our outstanding reputation, driven by our passionate people, bold leadership, and customer-first approach.
Now, we’re looking for a dynamic and inspirational Centre Principal to lead Toyota Preston into its next exciting chapter.
Why Join Vantage – and Why Toyota?
Working with Toyota, one of the world’s most respected and forward-thinking automotive brands, means being part of a company that’s consistently at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and customer experience. Toyota doesn’t just build vehicles—it builds a better future, and it puts people at the heart of everything it does.
By joining Vantage, you’ll be part of a group that’s proudly aligned with Toyota’s values of respect, continuous improvement, and long-term vision. We are a multi award-winning dealer group recognised for our excellence in customer experience, developing our people and transformation—and we’re just getting started.
You’ll thrive in a cutting-edge Toyota Prius environment where every day is about inspiring your team, delivering results, and growing the business in meaningful, measurable ways.
The Role
As Centre Principal, you’ll be more than a leader—you’ll be the visionary force behind the performance, culture, and customer experience at Toyota Preston. Your mission? To lead, coach, and develop our talented team, unlock business growth, and deliver industry-leading results across every department.
You’ll take full responsibility for:
* Achieving and exceeding commercial and customer-focused targets
* Driving new and used vehicle performance and maximising profitability
* Inspiring a high-performance culture centred on continuous improvement
* Developing strategic business plans in collaboration with our senior team and Toyota UK
This is a full-time position, with core hours Monday to Friday and 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis.
About You
You’re a motivational leader with a proven track record in dealership management and team development. You have a strong understanding of operational performance, exceptional customer focus, and a mindset rooted in progress and possibility.
You will also bring:
* Outstanding coaching and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, retail-led environment
* A passion for innovation, quality, and achieving excellence
* The ability to embody and promote the values of both Vantage and Toyota
* Strong commercial insight and the ability to build meaningful relationships within and beyond the group
What We Offer
* A competitive salary and bonus structure that rewards exceptional performance
* Company car and contributory workplace pension scheme
* 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
* Staff car scheme and other exclusive employee benefits
* A clear career path in a company that recognises and invests in talent
* The chance to work with one of the most innovative and admired brands in the world
If you’re ready to make an impact at the helm of a prestigious Toyota Centre, and want to be part of a business that’s transforming, winning awards, and shaping the future of automotive retail, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and start your next chapter with Vantage—where ambition meets opportunity powering your career.
At Vantage Toyota Preston, we’re passionate about creating a workplace where our team members thrive. As part of the Vantage Motor Group, we uphold a reputation for excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Located in the heart of Preston, our centre offers an exciting and dynamic environment for professionals in the automotive industry.
Joining our team means gaining access to exceptional training, career development opportunities, and the chance to work with Toyota, one of the world’s leading automotive brands. Whether you’re in sales, service, or management, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
At Vantage Toyota Preston, we believe in investing in our people and celebrating their success. Be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions truly make a difference.