Account Manager

LKQ Collision & Coatings Account Manager - Weston-Super-Mare, Exeter & Frome

The Account Manager for LKQ Coatings and Collision will be specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across the branch network’s existing and potential customer base, whilst maximising profitable sales of paint, consumables, aftermarket parts, tools and equipment and services. As an industry expert, the role will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships in the targeted territory.

Key Accountabilities:

• Delivering LKQ Coatings and Collisions proposition to grow sales of paint, consumables, parts, tools, equipment and services
• Creating strong leads and opportunities for all of LKQ Euro Car Parts’ channels, ensuring compliance across all marketing and promotional activity both internally and externally
• Identifying existing, lapsed and new business opportunities within branch specific geographical areas
• You will be responsible for conducting customer account reviews with a focus on monthly spend and margin
• You will be developing positive and professional working relationships with key internal stakeholders whilst maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the automotive aftermarket
• Your role will be to act as a key member of the LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Business Development team, actively demonstrating the standards, behaviours and values of the team to drive effective teamwork across the business

Experience needed:

• Previous Account Management or Business Development experience
• Knowledge of the automotive/bodyshop industry
• Have a customer first mindset

Our benefits include:

• Pension scheme
• Staff discount on all company products
• Access to an online discount and benefits portal for major retailers, restaurants, local attractions, cinema tickets, holiday discounts, plus much more
• Discount gym membership
• Death in service scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Education and Wellbeing Hub
• Bonus schemes

LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world-class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we’re so much more than just a parts supplier – we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future.

We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As part of a $13bn global organisation, we have a number of exciting roles at local, national and even international levels - all with a highly competitive package. With many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options too. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. If that sounds like you, apply now.