Job description

Job Overview

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for building strong relationships and driving business growth? Join LKQ Euro Car Parts as a Key Account Manager (KAM) and play a pivotal role in acquiring, maintaining, and expanding our national account portfolio.

At LKQ Euro Car Parts, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a people-first organization, we invest in our colleagues’ growth and success. As a Key Account Manager, you’ll enjoy the autonomy of a field-based role, backed by a collaborative and supportive team environment that values innovation, excellence, and professional development.

Why work for LKQ

Here, your work goes beyond just a job. We prioritise our colleagues as the foundation of our success. We foster a friendly and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best.

Our Colleague Promise is a testament of our commitment to you. We strive to create a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where you can feel motivated, supported, valued, and proud. Work-life balance is important, and we encourage flexibility and a balanced lifestyle.

Our Customer Promise embodies our unwavering dedication to excellence. We commit to being their supportive partner of choice whenever they need us and offering only the highest quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Focus: Deliver a personalised and customer-centric approach to build strong, lasting relationships with national and key account personnel.
Collaboration: Work closely with field-based teams to maximise customer opportunities and enhance profitability.
Business Development: Expand the main dealer portfolio by sourcing, acquiring, and developing new business opportunities.
Strategic Relationships: Establish productive, professional relationships with board-level and senior operational personnel in target accounts.
Data-Driven Insights: Use business data to identify opportunities, understand customer needs, and drive growth.
Competitor Awareness: Track and analyse competitor activity to keep the team informed of promotions and trends.
Account Management: Manage pricing terms, rebates, and contract negotiations to ensure fair profit margins and strategic account success.
Goal-Oriented: Meet sales volume targets and strategic objectives while balancing key business metrics and KPIs.

Skills And Experience

A proven track record in acquiring and developing new and existing business accounts.
Effective planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage with board-level executives.
A proactive and analytical mindset to solve commercial challenges and identify opportunities.

What We Offer