Manager, Area Sales

LKQ Corp.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Company vehicle

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Equipment provided

Job summary

LKQ Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a results-driven sales and account management professional to drive new customer acquisitions, retain current accounts, quote, and resolve service issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years of sales leadership experience. You will develop and execute marketing and sales plans, manage proposals, lead inside sales, nurture vendor relationships, and contribute to product positioning, pricing, promotions, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with sales and management.
• Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate and manage new customer acquisitions and current account retention, including customer sales, quoting and resolving customer service issues.
• Develop and implement marketing/sales plans and monitor results.
• Manage all information needed to prepare proposals and/or agreements related to product sales.
• Manage inside sales personnel and assist with customer service and product issues.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors to drive higher buying levels and expand market share.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Compensation

Salary - $90,000 - $115,000 based on experience (plus bonus)

Essential Job Duties

• Actively participate and manage new customer acquisitions and current account retention, including customer sales, quoting and resolving customer service issues.
• Develop and implement marketing/sales plans and monitor results.
• Manage all information needed to prepare proposals and/or agreements related to product sales.
• Manage inside sales personnel and assist with customer service and product issues.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors to establish higher buying levels and to reinforce company commitment to increasing market share, leading to additional support from these vendors.
• Drive ADL revenue and customer adoption by identifying new business opportunities and expanding strategic relationships with insurance carriers, MSOs, collision‑repair organizations, and other industry partners.
• Support ADL product positioning, pricing, promotional campaigns, and product launches in partnership with product, marketing, operations, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Serve as the subject‑matter resource for the ADL platform by conducting customer and field‑sales demonstrations, communicating its value proposition, and supporting digital solutions related to calibration and repair planning.
• Manage and support the continual improvement of our company’s quality improvement system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid schedule: Tuesday through Thursday onsite; Monday and Friday remote.

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience with sales and management.

Preferred Requirements

Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management.
• Can present, resolve and address delicate situations.
• Can motivate and persuade others.
• Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation.
• Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
• Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit.
• May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area.
• May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs.
• Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as to an office environment.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels and might be exposed to occasional inclement driving conditions.
• The noise level in some work environments could be moderately loud.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance plans
• No Saturday Work! Working Days are Monday - Friday.
• Up to 3 weeks Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Match
• Company equipped Vehicle, Toll Tag, and Expense card.
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Provided Laptop, Phone, and internet hotspot.
• A variety of service‑related mechanical equipment.
• Generic and Manufacturer specific dealer software and hardware.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.
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