Sales Team Lead

Lkq-Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. seeks a Sales Team Lead in Irving, TX to coach the sales group and drive growth. You will support accounts, train teammates, and partner on campaigns that hit targets while working closely with customers and suppliers to identify opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of sales or account management experience in automotive aftermarket, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams with data-driven insights. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with sales experience.
• Ability to train others, share information clearly, and present to leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customers and team.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related business tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach sales team members to achieve targets.
• Work with customers and suppliers to identify opportunities.
• Train staff on systems and conduct weekly coaching sessions.
• Create campaigns and initiatives to drive sales performance.
• Travel to visit customers and suppliers as needed.

Skills

Coaching others

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Sales Team Lead – Automotive AftermarketCompany: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.Location: Irving, TXPosition Type: Sales Leadership / Inside Sales SupportWork Environment: Sales-focused role with customer, supplier, and internal team interactionTravel: Periodic travel may be required, including overnight staysApply: Visit www.keystoneautomotive.com/Careers to apply today.Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Team Lead – Automotive Aftermarket for our Irving, TX location. This role is ideal for an experienced sales professional who enjoys coaching others, strengthening customer relationships, and helping drive team results.Why Join Keystone?Coach sales team members through training, data review, and best-practice sharingPartner with leaders on campaigns and initiatives that support sales goalsWork directly with customers and suppliers to identify opportunities and improve serviceAbout the RoleAs a Sales Team Lead, you will promote company products, support assigned accounts, evaluate customer needs, and answer questions about parts, pricing, and services. You will also assist leadership with training, supplier feedback, customer visits, and opportunity identification.What You’ll DoManage an assigned customer base and support customer service, sales, and account development activityConduct training on departmental systems and support weekly side-by-side coaching with sales team membersCreate sales challenges and initiatives to help the team achieve target sales goalsPartner with leaders to develop initiative campaigns and review data to identify sales opportunitiesTravel to visit customers and suppliers as business needs requireShare customer and salesperson feedback to help identify potential supplier opportunitiesParticipate in weekly and monthly calls and share best practices with other Sales Team Leads and Regional Sales ManagersLead the work of others performing similar sales work by helping set priorities, schedule work, and review activity without direct hire, termination, performance review, or pay decision authorityWhat We’re Looking ForHigh school diploma or GED required5+ years of related sales, customer service, account management, or automotive aftermarket experienceAbility to train others, share information clearly, and present to department or middle managementStrong written and verbal communication skills for customer, supplier, team, and leadership interactionProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business toolsAbility to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations that support business objectivesComfort analyzing data, interpreting rates, ratios, percentages, and graphs to identify opportunitiesAbility to solve routine business problems, follow established procedures, set personal goals, and determine how to achieve results with limited supervisionPreferred SkillsCollege coursework desiredPrior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive partsBilingual English/Spanish or English/French skills preferredWork EnvironmentSales-focused role with customer, supplier, team, and leadership interactionPeriodic travel may be required, including overnight stays based on business needsMust be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 poundsBenefits and PerksCompetitive compensation, Daily Pay, direct deposit, and bonus opportunitiesMedical, dental, vision, prescription, and related benefit options401(k) with company matchPaid time off, company holidays, and parental leaveTraining, career development, tuition assistance, and dependent scholarship opportunitiesEmployee discounts, referral bonus program, and wellness programsWho We AreKeystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is North America’s leading distributor of specialty automotive aftermarket, RV, and marine parts and accessories. Our people-focused culture is built on growth, inclusion, recognition, and our Company Values: Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun.Apply TodayReady to support sales growth and team development in the automotive aftermarket? Apply today at www.keystoneautomotive.com/Careers.Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.