Business Development Manager

LKQ Europe; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Exciting Career Growth

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance for Peace of Mind

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Gym Discounts

Comprehensive Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Europe is seeking a commercially focused Specialist Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, grow our customer base and increase business across strategically important accounts. This high-impact role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

You will own a defined territory, develop sales strategies, generate new business, and expand spend among existing customers, collaborating with Area Sales, Operations, and Key Accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven record of delivering strong sales results in a leadership role.
• Experience in managing, retaining and growing customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen and growth identification.
• Experience using sales data to guide decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Using Commercial Excellence principles, you’ll develop and execute targeted sales strategies designed to deliver profitable customer growth.
• You’ll maintain a strong understanding of your market, including emerging industry trends, competitor activity and garage scheme propositions, using this insight alongside customer and sales data to make informed commercial decisions.
• You’ll be accountable for agreed KPIs, with a particular focus on winning new business, increasing transacting customer numbers and securing a greater share of customer spend.
• You’ll also work across multiple sales channels to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach for customers.
• As an experienced and credible sales leader, you’ll coach colleagues and role-model best-practice sales behaviours, helping to strengthen capability and embed high-performance standards across the wider sales team.

Skills

Strong leadership

New business development

Account management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Networking skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We’re looking for a commercially focused Specialist Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, grow our customer base and increase business across strategically important accounts.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced sales professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You’ll take ownership of a defined territory, developing and delivering targeted sales strategies that generate new business, increase the number of transacting customers and grow our share of existing customer spend.

Working closely with Area Sales and Operations, Concept Account Management, Key Accounts and Specialist Sales teams, you’ll bring colleagues together around shared commercial goals. You’ll identify what customers need, create tailored solutions that differentiate the LKQ proposition and build sustainable, long-term relationships.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Using Commercial Excellence principles, you’ll develop and execute targeted sales strategies designed to deliver profitable customer growth. You’ll maintain a strong understanding of your market, including emerging industry trends, competitor activity and garage scheme propositions, using this insight alongside customer and sales data to make informed commercial decisions.

You’ll be accountable for agreed KPIs, with a particular focus on winning new business, increasing transacting customer numbers and securing a greater share of customer spend. You’ll also work across multiple sales channels to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach for customers.

As an experienced and credible sales leader, you’ll coach colleagues and role-model best-practice sales behaviours, helping to strengthen capability and embed high-performance standards across the wider sales team.

Skills and Experience

A proven record of delivering strong sales results within a leadership role

Demonstrable experience of managing, retaining and growing customer accounts

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify valuable growth opportunities

Experience using sales and customer data to guide decisions and improve performance

Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills

The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at every level

Strong networking and collaboration skills across different teams and functions

A strategic mindset, paired with the confidence to work independently and make informed decisions

The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially focused 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.