LKQ Europe
Business Development Manager
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Job Overview
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make Your Mark.
Are you a commercially-driven sales leader who thrives on winning new business? LKQ is looking for a Business Development Manager to spearhead customer growth across our strategically important accounts, selling directly to local mechanics and garages.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who loves the thrill of the chase — identifying opportunities, building relationships from the ground up, and turning prospects into long-term, transacting customers.
What we offer
- Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
- Enhanced Annual Leave – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
- Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
- Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
- Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
- Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
- Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.
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Key Responsibilities
- Designing and executing targeted sales strategies that generate new business and grow our transacting customer base among local mechanics and garages
- Getting under the skin of customer needs to craft bespoke solutions that set LKQ apart from the competition
- Staying ahead of the curve on market trends, competitor activity, and garage scheme propositions within the independent garage sector
- Owning your numbers — delivering against KPIs focused on new business acquisition and customer growth
- Partnering closely with Area Sales, Operations, Concept Account Management, and Specialist Sales teams to bring strategies to life
- Championing collaboration across LKQ channels to keep everyone aligned and pulling in the same direction
- Coaching and mentoring the wider sales team, setting the standard for best-practice sales behaviours
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Skills and Experience
- A proven track record of strong sales performance in a leadership capacity
- A genuine customer-first mindset, with real experience growing and retaining business accounts
- Confidence using data to shape commercial decisions and sharpen performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing skills — you can hold your own in any room
- A natural networker who builds trust and collaborates seamlessly across teams
- The independence and strategic thinking to make smart calls fast, in a fast-moving environment
Why Work for LKQ
You'll be joining a business that's serious about growth — and serious about the people who drive it. This is a role with real autonomy, real influence, and a real opportunity to build lasting relationships with the local mechanics and garages who keep the trade moving.
Ready to lead from the front? Apply today.
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