LKQ Corporation

Paint, Body, & Equipment Tech Sales

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Lansing, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to join a growing company and begin your career? Do you want to be a part of a company that serves tens of thousands of collision-repair businesses, mechanical service shops and vehicle dealerships? How would you like to be a part of a team that offers a unique environment, that fosters individual growth, rewards performance and encourages your career advancement? Look no further and apply today at LKQ where you wont be just an employee but our most valuable asset. We're looking for individuals who are interested in a long-range career growth. LKQ Corporation has more than 40,000 employees and is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is excited about the growth that continues to happen and has been happening for the past 20 years.

Are you ready to join our team? Dont wait apply today we are waiting to add you to our team!

Job Summary- This position will be responsible for providing technical support at the customer level, primarily supporting the sales growth and customer retention efforts of our PB&E sales organization.

Essential Job Duties-

1\. Ensure that proper use of Health, Safety and Equipment practices are adhered to during work hours.

2\. Perform product demonstration and line trials to prospective and existing customers.

3\. Perform in shop product training for new and existing accounts as required.

4\. Resolution of product failures \ problems. Will identify the systemic cause and provide system or process solution to eliminate reoccurrence.

5\. Support resolution of color issues with key accounts

6\. Support sales and installation of new accounts.

7\. Provide technical review of repair process focused on product related matters. Objective is to ensure the proper use of the products we sell and to enhance customer output.

8\. Assumes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications-

(Minimum Required Experience, Education, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Essential Physical Demands):

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Graduate. Some college coursework desired.

2. Minimum 3-5 years experience with automotive refinishing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to work in cooperation with others.

2. Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.

3. Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

4. Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends. Must be familiar with the company's products; must have knowledge of paint, chemical aspects and refinishing.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT: Company vehicle, personal computer, fax and telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires individuals to have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to detail.

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 occasional inclement driving conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in some work environments is moderately loud.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 -10 years of automotive refinishing experience. Completion of paint manufactures training in waterborne paint application. Strong color matching abilities. I car certifications.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights. Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels and occasional inclement driving conditions.

We offer-

Competitive Pay 401k Plan with generous employer match Insurance Plans for (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability)

Paid Holiday leave (6) days, and a Paid Time Off Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Position Type

Full-time



LKQ Corporation

Chicago, IL

LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list.  In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.

LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:

•  2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.

•  2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.

•  2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.

•  2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.

•  On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
•  S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.

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