Sales Team Leader

LKQ Corporation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Career growth across UK & Europe

Life assurance

EAP (24/7)

Gym discounts

Healthcare perks

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is hiring a Sales Team Leader to inspire and guide a sales team in delivering exceptional results and customer service. You will lead by example, drive performance, and support your team in achieving sales targets and building strong client relationships.

If you are a motivational leader with a passion for sales, this is your opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a sales team and driving performance.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and managing accounts.
• Organised and resourceful with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with Branch Manager to motivate and line-manage the sales team.
• Manage sales, resources and customer service to meet KPIs.
• Supervise performance and contribute to policy and values.
• Ensure branch compliance with standards and balanced performance.
• Participate in HR activities including recruitment, development and succession.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team motivation

Sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organised

Job description

Job Overview

Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Sales Team Leader and inspire a team to deliver exceptional results and outstanding customer service.

You’ll lead by example, drive performance, and support your team in achieving sales targets and building strong client relationships.

If you're a motivational leader with a passion for sales, this is your opportunity to shine.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) – 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.
• 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

• Working with your Branch Manager to support them in motivating a large team this includes line management responsibility for the sales team.
• Managing sales, resource, and customer service within the branch, to ensure both sales and operations KPIs are met.
• As part of the management team, you will have supervisory responsibilities to help deliver a great performance across key business measures and in line with the Company’s core values.
• Ensuring the branch is fully compliant in line with the branch standards to maintain a balanced performance.
• Have an enthusiastic willingness to have a daily involvement in HR, performance management, succession planning and recruitment our people are our most valuable asset.
• Supporting not only in external recruitment and inductions to ensure it is right first time, yet also with internal development, identifying and developing existing talent within the business.
• Promote a customer focused mindset, to ensure that the customer is kept at the heart of what we do.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in leadership, motivating, and driving your own sales team.
• Great communication skills, to build strong relationships with your colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Sales experience.
• Proven track record of accomplishments in managing key accounts, demonstrating the ability to establish, build, and maintain these.
• Organised and resourceful.

Why Work for LKQ

• People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
• Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we do.