BDM - Auto Aftermarket Growth

Euro Car Parts Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave

Career Growth

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work

Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United Kingdom to lead new business growth with local mechanics and garages. The role emphasizes designing strategic sales plans, building lasting client relationships, and driving coverage across key accounts to convert opportunities into ongoing, high-value customers.

You will work with Area Sales, Operations, and Specialist Sales teams to shape market propositions and deliver against KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in sales.
• Experience growing and retaining business accounts.
• Data-driven approach to commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.

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

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer-first mindset

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Networking

Strategic thinking

Job description

LKQ is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United Kingdom to lead new business growth with local mechanics and garages. The role emphasizes designing strategic sales plans, building lasting client relationships, and driving coverage across key accounts to convert opportunities into ongoing, high-value customers.

You will work with Area Sales, Operations, and Specialist Sales teams to shape market propositions and deliver against KPIs.