Company description:
Over the past few years, LKQ Euro Car Parts has developed into something that is much more than the leading distributor of car and LCV parts. While we continue to focus on our customers across our three key markets (trade, retail and collision), stocking over 100,000 different parts and operating from 280 branches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, our key focus is on our colleagues – we recognize that our people are our greatest asset.

We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.

As part of LKQ Europe and wider LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and market leader, there are ample opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish and grow; both personally and professionally.

Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don’t just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.
Job description:
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager who will act as a conduit between LKQ ECP Group and one of our fast-growing Key Accounts – The RAC.
You will be based full-time in the RAC Head Office at Bescot, Walsall working alongside the RAC Customer Service Team. You will process parts orders for collection at LKQ Euro Car Parts locations for the RAC Mobile SMR Technician Team, ensuring parts are ready for collection prior to their customer appointments. This role will include placing original equipment (OE) dealer buyouts and producing basic excel transaction reports for the RAC management team.
The role will build strategic relationships, providing comprehensive and innovative support alongside our customer and requires someone who is self sufficient and highly professional and a credible ambassador for LKQ ECP Group.
Why work for LKQ

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
•    Ensuring RAC Mobile Technician parts orders are raised and ready for collection.
•    Completing OE dealer buyouts.
•    Providing basic parts technical assistance to the RAC customer service team.
•    Assisting RAC SMR technicians with any customer service issues at LKQ Euro Car Parts branches.
•    Providing basic excel transaction reports back to the RAC management team upon request.

Skills and Experience
•    Experience in a Key Account role
•    Basic Microsoft Office skills to include Excel.
•    Acting as a key member of the LKQ Euro Car Parts team by actively demonstrating the standards, behaviours, and values of our business.
•    Professional to work on client site effectively and support the customers’ requirements.
What we offer
* 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
* Bonus.
* Hapi benefits retail discount on multiple retailers.
* Staff discount, purchase car parts at cost plus VAT.
* Genuine career progression and continual ongoing development.
* Pension.
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support.
LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we are so much more than just a parts supplier, we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.