Company description:
Over the past few years, LKQ Euro Car Parts has developed into something that is much more than the leading distributor of car and LCV parts. While we continue to focus on our customers across our three key markets (trade, retail and collision), stocking over 100,000 different parts and operating from 280 branches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, our key focus is on our colleagues – we recognize that our people are our greatest asset.
We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.
As part of LKQ Europe and wider LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and market leader, there are ample opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish and grow; both personally and professionally.
Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don't just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.
Job description:
The Role:
As a Sales Advisor in our branches, you play a crucial role in the business's success. You'll regularly connect with trade customers, both face-to-face but predominantly over the phone, to build relationships, secure new business, and strengthen ties with existing clients, ensuring we fulfil our customer promise.
Why work for LKQ Euro Car Parts?
We prioritise our people, believing they are the foundation of our success. With our Colleague Promise, the People Adding Value Everywhere (PAVE) initiative and other benefits, we foster an inclusive and friendly work environment where everyone can be truly themselves. Flexible working options promote a healthy work life balance, and we're committed to your career growth with various training and development opportunities ensuring you can thrive within the business. If you're passionate, committed, and driven to excel, we want you in our team.
What will you be doing?
- Be an expert in LKQ Euro Car Parts product offerings to customers and be seen as a trusted advisor – full training will be provided
- Build and maintain relationships with customers aiming to win sales
- Work collaboratively with the other areas of the branch, ensuring that the customer needs are met
- Work closely with other internal teams across the business to understand our products and be one step ahead of our customer needs
- Work with the Warehouse Supervisor to understand customer returns and look to reduce our return rate
We offer:
What we can offer you:
- Employer pension contribution
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- A competitive annual bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
- Genuine career progression with both in house and external courses/training programmes
- Colleague discounts available in our retail stores
- Access to a Benefits Portal for retail discounts giving you access to savings off top brands on the High Street
- Industry leading inclusion initiatives
- A friendly and supportive environment (as we were told by our colleagues consistently in our surveys) where you'll be working with like-minded people. We offer support through various welfare, education and assistance programmes
- A commitment to becoming more sustainable with several initiatives such as carbon reduction programmes and transitioning our fleet to EVs