Sales Team Leader

Euro Car Parts Ltd.; Shortlanesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave including bank

Career growth opportunities

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Healthcare perks

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Sales Team Leader to inspire and guide a large sales team, drive performance, and foster strong client relationships. You will lead by example, focus on targets, and support your team to deliver exceptional customer service and outcomes.

The role emphasizes people leadership, sales management, and a commitment to the company’s core values, with opportunities across the UK & Europe and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a sales team.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Track record of sales achievements and key account management.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Manager in motivating a large team with line management responsibility for the sales team.
• Manage sales, resources, and customer service to hit KPIs.
• Supervise performance across key measures in line with company values.
• Ensure the branch complies with standards for balanced performance.
• Engage in HR, performance management, recruitment and internal development initiatives.
• Promote a customer-focused approach to keep the customer at heart of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales experience

Key accounts

Organization

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.