Business Development Manager

Job Overview

We’re looking for a commercially focused Specialist Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, grow our customer base and increase business across strategically important accounts.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced sales professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You’ll take ownership of a defined territory, developing and delivering targeted sales strategies that generate new business, increase the number of transacting customers and grow our share of existing customer spend.

Working closely with Area Sales and Operations, Concept Account Management, Key Accounts and Specialist Sales teams, you’ll bring colleagues together around shared commercial goals. You’ll identify what customers need, create tailored solutions that differentiate the LKQ proposition and build sustainable, long-term relationships.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave  – 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.
• Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• 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

• Using Commercial Excellence principles, you’ll develop and execute targeted sales strategies designed to deliver profitable customer growth. You’ll maintain a strong understanding of your market, including emerging industry trends, competitor activity and garage scheme propositions, using this insight alongside customer and sales data to make informed commercial decisions.

  You’ll be accountable for agreed KPIs, with a particular focus on winning new business, increasing transacting customer numbers and securing a greater share of customer spend. You’ll also work across multiple sales channels to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach for customers.

  As an experienced and credible sales leader, you’ll coach colleagues and role-model best-practice sales behaviours, helping to strengthen capability and embed high-performance standards across the wider sales team.

Skills and Experience

• A proven record of delivering strong sales results within a leadership role
• Demonstrable experience of managing, retaining and growing customer accounts
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify valuable growth opportunities
• Experience using sales and customer data to guide decisions and improve performance
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at every level
• Strong networking and collaboration skills across different teams and functions
• A strategic mindset, paired with the confidence to work independently and make informed decisions
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment

Why Work for LKQ

You'll be joining a business that's serious about growth — and serious about the people who drive it. This is a role with real autonomy, real influence, and a real opportunity to build lasting relationships with the local mechanics and garages who keep the trade moving.

Ready to lead from the front? Apply today.