Success for the Miles Group at the 2024 Toyota and Lexus Business Manager Awards

3 June 2025/byEmma Bass/inAutomotive Awards, Dealership Updates, Staff Awards, Toyota News

It was a fantastic evening for our Miles Toyota and ILAM Toyota teams at the recent 2024 Toyota and Lexus Financial Services Business Manager Awards. These achievements not only underscore the calibre of employees we’re privileged to have on our team but also the top-quality service we’re able to provide customers at our Toyota and Lexus stores across New Zealand.

Following the success of our recent achievements at the Toyota Business Excellence Awards earlier in the year, the Business Manager Awards provided a great opportunity to celebrate some of the hard-working individuals who make up our finance and insurance teams across New Zealand. Read on for more.

Miles Toyota and ILAM Toyota Business Manager Awards 2024

Sophie Penney (Miles Toyota Business Manager), Ashleigh Starling (ILAM Toyota Senior Business Manager), Michelle Murray (Miles Toyota Senior Business Manager), Wendy Li (ILAM Toyota Business Manager), and Chris Rogers (Head of Dealer Sales – Toyota & Lexus).

Miles Toyota and ILAM Toyota: Toyota Finance Excellence Cup

After winning the Toyota Finance & Insurance Excellence category at the Business Excellence Awards earlier in the year, we’re proud to share that our Miles Toyota and ILAM Toyota teams have also been awarded the prestigious Toyota Finance Excellence Cup.

This award recognises their success in providing tailored Toyota Finance and Insurance solutions to support customers throughout their vehicle ownership journey.

Wendy Li Business Manger Awards 2024 ILAM Toyota

Wendy Li (ILAM Toyota Business Manager), and Chris Rogers (Head of Dealer Sales – Toyota & Lexus).

TFS Future Value Salesperson of the Year: Wendy Li

Wendy Li from our ILAM Toyota branch was named TFS Future Value Salesperson of the Year – a well-deserved recognition for her outstanding customer care.

Toyota Future Value is a flexible finance option that offers a guaranteed vehicle value at the end of your term, making it easier to upgrade, keep, or return your Toyota. Wendy was celebrated for her ability to guide customers through this option with confidence, clarity, and genuine support.

Sophie Penney (Miles Toyota Business Manager) and Michelle Murray (Miles Toyota Senior Business Manager).

Branch of the Year: Miles Toyota

Our Miles Toyota store was awarded the Branch of the Year, recognising overall success across our finance and insurance departments.

Honourable mentions

In addition to our accolades, the team were also nominated for various awards including:

Ashleigh Starling | Nominated for the TFS Future Value Salesperson of the Year
Wendy Li | Nominated for the TFS Breakthrough Performer Award
Michelle Murray | Nominated for the TFS Quote Excellence Award

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Our Toyota Business Managers

Our Business Managers at our dealerships throughout New Zealand are invaluable members of our team. They don’t just do finance (although they do that exceptionally well!), they’re also best-equipped to help with everything from vehicle paint protection to insurance.

Careers with the Miles Group

From humble beginnings in Christchurch our founder Bruce Miles has lifted the bar in New Zealand’s automotive industry for over 40 years. Dedicated to each brand we represent; the Miles Group prides itself on cultivating a strong team that makes our dealerships best-in-class.

We’re the perfect place to start or continue your automotive career in New Zealand. As a people-focused business, we believe our commitment to our team is the key to success. If our team is motivated, happy, skilled, and well-resourced, then our team will look after our customers.

We are New Zealand’s leading independent automotive group and have a variety of jobs in the car industry available across the country. All roles come with exceptional levels of support, training, and opportunities for career advancement throughout our group.

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