Title:  Sales Advisor

Job Overview

In this role, you will interact directly with customers via emails, phone calls, and in-person contact to answer questions, provide guidance, increase sales, and elevate their experience with our company. You’ll be expected to keep up to date with all the latest products and promotions to maximise sales opportunities, you’ll also be required manage key accounts, actively maintain relationships, and obtain new clients.

Why work for LKQ

LKQ Leisure & Marine are the UK’s leading aftermarket distributor of parts and accessories to the static & touring caravan, motorhome and marine sectors, the group comprises of 5 brands, LKQ Arleigh, suppliers to the caravan, lodge & holiday home industry, LKQ Nova, trade supplies to the motorhome and specialist vehicle markets, LKQ ASAP Supplies, LKQ Aquafax and LKQ Midland Chandlers, suppliers to both the inland and offshore marine markets.. We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Line Manager with any other tasks that work towards the future development of LKQ Arleigh and the wider LKQ Leisure & Marine.
• Responsible for obtaining and actively maintaining relationships with long term key customers by comprehending their requirements, whilst playing an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships.
• Carries out tasks inside an office environment that work towards achieving sales targets and goals, including customer visits.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge to provide customers with the best, most accurate information possible.
• Work closely with the Sales and Customer Service teams, along with other departments, and demonstrate excellent teamwork, problem solving skills and innovation to help us deliver a world class customer service offering.
• Represent our Company at Trade Exhibitions and Shows.
• Assists Line Manager with any other tasks that work towards the future development of LKQ Arleigh and the wider LKQ Leisure & Marine group.

Skills and Experience

• Meeting Sales Goals
• Negotiation
• Account Management
• Motivation
• Sales Planning
• Build Relationships
• Manage Processes
• Market Knowledge
• French speaking desirable, but not essential

What we offer

• Enhanced parental benefits
• EAP
• Pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Hapi-benefits (retail discount)
• Staff discount