A FORMER stairlift installation manager is helping businesses reach new heights after joining one of the region's motor dealerships.

Chris Lawrence has been appointed business-to-business and van sales specialist for Vauxhall dealership Sherwoods, and will be based at the firm's Preston Farm site, in Stockton.

"There has not been a business- to-business specialist at this branch before, so it's a really exciting challenge for me," he said.

Mr Lawrence joined Sherwoods after six months as a stairlift firm's installation manager.

He has previously worked for Peugeot and Volvo dealerships in the North-East, in various departments including parts and sales.