Area Sales Manager – LKQ UK & Ireland

Job Overview

As a key member of the LKQ UK and Ireland Sales Manager team, the Area Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and executing sales strategies across the designated region.

The primary focus is to deliver a superior customer experience by fostering collaboration, maintaining integrity, and promoting teamwork. By ensuring seamless alignment between sales and operations, the Area Sales Manager will support the fulfilment of the customer promise, which lies at the core of LKQ’s values and operations.

What We Offer

• People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
• Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a cohesive and consistent approach in the execution of sales standards, KPIs, and performance management to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Take full accountability for the area’s sales and margin performance against set targets.
• Work with the branch, sales and Regional Management teams to identify areas of business growth.
• Manage payroll, headcount, and distribution in alignment with controllable sales contribution targets.
• Drive optimal performance through effective utilisation of the Contact Management system, ensuring:
  • Proper execution of the sales strategy
  • Resource planning to meet demand
  • Delivery of an exceptional customer experience
• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive customer journey plans, ensuring positive interactions at all touchpoints.
• Lead, manage, coach and develop Sales Team Leaders and Account Managers by:
  • Ensuring they have the necessary tools, skills, and capabilities to deliver the business plan
  • Conducting regular performance reviews
  • Providing training and facilitating professional development
• Drive collaborative working across operations, retail, and sales to:
  • Optimise productivity
  • Ensure a seamless customer experience
• Organise and attend regional and national business-specific customer events as required (some events may take place during weekends).
• Cultivate and maintain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered, ensuring the workplace remains free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
• Lead the implementation of new processes, systems, and standards (physical, cultural, or behavioural) to drive continuous improvement within the branch network.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for LKQ values, consistently acting with integrity while guiding, motivating, and leading your team.