Regional Account Manager - Lead a High-Impact Bodyshop Team

LKQ Europe; Melksham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work

Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ is seeking a Regional Account Manager in Melksham to lead a team of field-based sales professionals within our Bodyshop division. You will coach, develop talent, and drive profitable growth while strengthening customer partnerships across your region.

You will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with Head Office, suppliers, and branch teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and commercial success in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field-based sales teams to achieve targets.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket or bodyshop sector.
• Proven ability to coach and develop others.
• Track record in growing sales and managing key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of field-based Account Managers.
• Manage day-to-day performance with reviews and development discussions.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across LKQ Bodyshop.
• Collaborate with branch networks to maximise opportunities.
• Oversee customer retention and growth through the Independent Journey Plan.
• Monitor regional KPIs and drive improvement actions.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support Key Account Management activities and customer visits.
• Conduct regular customer reviews to gain market insight.
• Identify training needs and support capability building.

Skills

People leadership

Sales strategy

Coaching team

Key account management

Forecasting & pipeline

Customer relationship

Data-driven decision making

Job description

LKQ is seeking a Regional Account Manager in Melksham to lead a team of field-based sales professionals within our Bodyshop division. You will coach, develop talent, and drive profitable growth while strengthening customer partnerships across your region.

You will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with Head Office, suppliers, and branch teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and commercial success in the UK.