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LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

Inside Sales Coordinator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
La Vergne, TN, USA
In PersonPeriodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on position requirements.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 1 year of related experience is required.
  • Candidates must be able to perform arithmetic calculations involving whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, keep simple records, and explain routine procedures.
  • Candidates must prioritize and appropriately handle assigned and routine tasks.
  • The role is primarily sedentary and requires extended periods of sitting and frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
  • The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Generate revenue by promoting sales of new and existing company products, providing customer service, evaluating customer needs, and answering questions about parts, pricing, and services.
  • Provide information about warranties, part price and quality, delivery times, and payment methods.
  • Complete internal transaction documents, including credits, invoices, work orders, interchange documents, and returns.
  • Prospect for and develop relationships with potential customers to cultivate new business.
  • Inform customers of unit prices, shipping dates, anticipated delays, and other information they need.
  • Advise customers about substituting or modifying parts when requested parts are unavailable.
  • Process orders by performing order entry and reviewing orders for correct handling, pricing, quantities, and shipping data; dispatch orders where applicable.
  • Follow up with customers as needed.
  • Travel periodically, including overnight stays, when required by the position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • College coursework or a college degree.
  • Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

About the company

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LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • North America returned to positive organic growth in Q2 2026, its first nine quarters.
  • AUTOFY launched August 3, 2026, bundling garage software, training, and parts ordering.
  • LKQ's July 2026 guidance cut still assumes improving Germany, stronger cash generation, and Specialty growth.

What critics are saying

  • Germany's ERP rollout cut Q2 2026 revenue about $140 million and hit Europe hard.
  • Rosen sued over FinishMaster disclosures; the class period runs through July 23, 2025.
  • If Europe stays weak through year-end 2026, LKQ's strategic review becomes a breakup sale.

What makes LKQ unique

  • LKQ spans recycled, aftermarket, and specialty parts across Europe and North America.
  • Its 250-plus UK branches and digital ordering tools deepen workshop switching costs.
  • ERA Reman and recycled supply tie sustainability claims to tangible repair economics.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company News

Garage Wire
Aug 3rd, 2026
LKQ launches AUTOFY garage concept to support UK independent workshops.

LKQ launches AUTOFY garage concept to support UK independent workshops. European workshop management platform introduces digital admin systems, technician software, and business training to UK independent garages. Adam Lane watch_laterAugust 3, 2026 comment Comments Closed 0 like LKQ has launched AUTOFY in the UK, introducing a European workshop concept designed to simplify daily operations for developing independent garages. Following its deployment across 800 workshops in Central Europe, the UK programme focuses on reducing administrative workload and supporting business growth. Key features and digital tools within the package include: * LaunchControl: Garage management system integrating bookings, job cards, invoicing, and direct parts ordering through LKQ Euro Car Parts * LaunchPad: Mobile technician interface for guided vehicle inspections, task assignment, and image capture * LaunchBay: Digital portal enabling workshops to set up branded websites, manage online bookings, and share estimates * LKQ Academy: Three practical training days covering business management, customer service, and EV preparation Louise Davies, head of concepts for LKQ UK & Ireland, said: "AUTOFY already has a strong foundation within LKQ's European workshop network, and we've shaped the concept for the UK around helping developing garages to grow and thrive." She added: "It's designed to make life much easier for garage owners - by bringing together practical tools and support to make the work around each repair simpler. That means less time dealing with administration and more time helping customers and getting vehicles back on the road." "AUTOFY gives garages access to the kind of tools and expertise that can otherwise be difficult to bring together when you are running a business. It allows them to remain proudly independent, without having to manage every challenge on their own."

Recycling Today
Jul 30th, 2026
LKQ Corp. lowers earnings outlook following Q2 performance.

LKQ Corp. lowers earnings outlook following Q2 performance. While the company's North American operations are showing positive growth, European revenue fell nearly 10 percent year over year. Published July 30, 2026 Antioch, Tennessee-based LKQ Corp. has reported its second-quarter financial results, which include a 3 percent decline in year-over-year revenue from $3.51 billion to $3.41 billion and a 28 percent reduction in net income from $185 million to $134 million. The company says total parts and services revenue decreased 3.6 percent, which included a 5.1 percent decrease in parts and services organic revenue, a 1 percent increase from foreign exchange rates year over year and the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, which increased revenue by 0.5 percent. The aftermarket and recycled parts provider's diluted earnings per share (EPS) dropped to 52 cents from 72 cents a year ago, while its adjusted EPS were 67 cents, down from 84 cents. While North America showed improvement, returning to positive organic growth for the first time in nine quarters and revenue increased about 0.5 percent year over year, LKQ continues to have problems in Europe, where revenue fell 9.6 percent year over year. The company says its Specialty revenue increased 5 percent year over year despite what LKQ President and CEO Justin Jude describes as macroeconomic pressure on consumers. This business segment distributes and markets specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories in North America. "Our second-quarter performance reflected solid execution across our North America and Specialty segments," says President and CEO Justin Jude. He adds that record alternative-parts use of more than 40 percent, moderating insurance premiums that were negative in May and June and continued sequential improvement in repairable claims contributed to LKQ's performance in North America. "Europe fell short of expectations, with results affected by the ERP [enterprise resource planning] implementation in Germany," Jude says. "Outside of the ERP impact, the team delivered substantial cost reductions that largely offset the lower volumes we witnessed in the U.K. and Benelux regions." He adds, "Overall, the fundamentals of our business are improving, and as market conditions continue to recover, we expect those operational gains to translate into stronger financial performance and profitability in the quarters ahead." The company's second-quarter performance has led it to lower its earnings outlook for the year: | Metric | Previous Outlook | Updated Outlook | | Organic revenue growth | -0.5% to +1.5% | -3% to -1% | | Diluted EPS | $2.16-$2.46 | $1.78-$2.08 | | Adjusted EPS | $2.90-$3.20 | $2.60-$2.90 | | Operating cash flow | $900M-$1.1B | $825M-$1.025B | | Free cash flow | $700M-$850M | $625M-$775M | "North America remains on track against its full-year plan, and Specialty's revenue performance has been consistent with our expectations," adds Rick Galloway, senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Our revised outlook reflects a more measured pace of recovery in Europe, while we maintain a disciplined focus on cost management, cash generation and capital allocation. The actions underway in Europe are focused on restoring service levels, aligning the cost structure with current demand and translating operational improvement into stronger financial performance." Strategic initiatives. In December 2025, LKQ said it had started a process to explore a potential sale of its Specialty segment, and in January of this year, the company announced that its board had initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, including a sale of the company, to enhance shareholder value. LKQ says its Specialty segment is being evaluated as part of the broader strategic review process initiated in January. The strategic review process remains active, and LKQ says it continues to engage with multiple parties. The review has no deadline or definitive timetable nor is there assurance the review will result in any transaction or other strategic outcome. Sponsored Content Optimal productivity, heavy construction, safety features and operator comfort come together in the SENNEBOGEN 360 G-series telescopic wheel loader, designed for work across the waste and recycling industry. Telescopic wheel loaders manufactured by SENNEBOGEN have a growing presence at transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), construction and demolition (C&D) recycling plants and metal recycling facilities across North America. Cash flow and balance sheet. Cash flow from operations and free cash flow were $111 million and $60 million, respectively, for the second quarter, and $55 million and negative $36 million for the six months ended June 30. As of June 30, LKQ says its balance sheet reflected total debt of $4 billion and total leverage, as defined in its credit facility, was 2.8x earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Returning capital to shareholders. During the second quarter of 2026, LKQ invested $52 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares of its common stock and distributed $77 million in cash dividends. For the six months ended June 30, it returned $207 million to its shareholders by investing $53 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares of its common stock and distributing $154 million in cash dividends. Since initiating the stock repurchase program in late October 2018, LKQ has repurchased approximately 71 million shares of its common stock for a total of $3 billion through June 30. An aggregate balance of $1.5 billion remains for potential additional stock repurchases through Oct. 25. In late July, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share of common stock, payable Sept. 3, to stockholders of record at the close of business Aug. 20. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive our newsletters.

BodyShop Magazine
Jul 23rd, 2026
LKQ Bodyshop delivers practical skills with Apprentice+.

LKQ Bodyshop delivers practical skills with Apprentice+. By Alan Feldberg - 23/07/2026 LKQ Bodyshop has unveiled Apprentice+, an IMI-certified training programme developed to provide hands-on experience to young learners. Designed to complement existing apprenticeships, Apprentice+ offers practical experience across the full repair journey to better prepare apprentices for the workshop. Held at the LKQ Academy in Tamworth in partnership with 3M, U-POL, DeVilbiss, Laser-PowerTec, and Mirka, Apprentice+ consists of six practical pathways. * Health and safety * Panel repair * Paint * Mechanical, electrical and trim * Quality control * Profitability and sustainability Participants will complete assessments at the end of each pathway to demonstrate their learning, while four additional e-learning modules cover hybrid and electric vehicle awareness, workshop safety, hand-arm vibration awareness, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Future talent. Jodie Mullard, director of customer strategy at LKQ, said: "The industry has been clear that apprentices need more opportunities to put their learning into practice and develop the broad skills required in a modern bodyshop. We developed Apprentice+ to respond directly to this demand. "The programme offers exceptional value for bodyshops looking to invest in their future talent, combining practical training, assessment and peer learning, with selected tools and equipment provided by leading sector suppliers to support apprentices after the programme. "The skills gap is a challenge for the whole sector, and no single business can solve it alone. Our role is to connect apprentices with the people and organisations that can nurture their talent and help build a strong pipeline of capable professionals." Skills. Lee Smedley, technical training and development manager at LKQ, added: "Apprentice+ has been informed by my experience mentoring LKQ's apprentices, as well as conversations with bodyshops and apprentices who have trained at LKQ Academy. "The programme is designed to give them an experience that we regularly hear they value: the chance to make mistakes and build skills in a supportive environment. It will expose participants to the full repair journey and help them understand how different bodyshop disciplines work together and allow them to learn from everyone around them. "By assessing apprentices at the end of each pathway, we can also help them recognise how far they've progressed, and then also where there's room for that little bit of further development." LKQ will welcome the first two cohorts of eight apprentices in September, with further intakes expected at the start of 2027.

Auto Scene UK
Jun 17th, 2026
LKQ Euro Car Parts introduces cost-effective oe-quality remanufactured range.

LKQ Euro Car Parts introduces cost-effective oe-quality remanufactured range. * June 17, 2026 LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched the ERA Reman range of alternators and starter motors in the UK, giving independent workshops and fleets a new OE-level remanufactured option to better enable sustainable, affordable mobility for their customers. Built on more than 30 years' remanufacturing expertise, ERA Reman products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities in Europe. Each unit is remanufactured to OE specification, using OE parts where applicable - and in some cases improving OE - before undergoing rigorous testing to ensure dependable performance for workshops. Every ERA Reman unit therefore comes with a three-year warranty and a core return policy, helping to keep valuable cores in the remanufacturing loop. The range offers OE-level performance at a reasonable price point, giving workshops a high-quality and attractive alternative to new components. Sustainability has been considered at all levels. ERA Reman uses recyclable brown box packaging, reduced printing ink and minimal plastic, while still ensuring the eco package provides secure shipping. The launch comes at a time when data shows that 55% of UK workshops already fit remanufactured or used parts, but for most, these represent less than a quarter of total installations, according to LKQ's 2025 UK Voice of the Customer research. This highlights significant scope for growth in high-quality reman solutions. The range adds 1,400 SKUs to LKQ Euro Car Parts' more than 100,000-part catalogue, providing broad coverage and helping technicians source the right part quickly through its 250+ branch network. ERA Reman sits under the Emotive house of brands, for which LKQ is the number one distributor in Europe and the sole UK distributor. The launch forms part of LKQ's broader investment in remanufactured and recycled parts, including its recent joint venture with UK salvage specialist LKQ SYNETIQ to strengthen the supply of sustainable components across repair networks. Matt Robinson, B2B Director at LKQ Euro Car Parts said: "Technicians need rotating electric components they can trust - because if a newly-fitted alternator or starter motor fails, it can be costly in terms of both profit and reputation. "We're also seeing growing awareness in the sector for the role that remanufacturing plays in future proofing repairs. More garages are actively choosing remanufacturing solutions that offer reliable performance, while also helping to reduce waste and dependence on new materials. They understand that doing the job properly today can also support the long-term sustainability of the industry. We're proud to be meeting this demand, all the while offering a range that's competitive in terms of price and quality." June 17, 2026

USA News Hour
May 31st, 2026
LKQ DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, encourages LKQ Corporation investors to secure counsel before important deadline in Securities Class Action - LKQ.

LKQ DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, encourages LKQ Corporation investors to secure counsel before important deadline in Securities Class Action - LKQ. NEW YORK, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 22, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased LKQ common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 22, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: USA Newshour encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, LKQ repeatedly touted the benefits of the acquisition of FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni-Select. For example, in announcing the acquisition in February 2023, LKQ represented that the acquisition was a "compelling strategic fit" to "enhance LKQ's business and drive profitable growth." LKQ also represented that the acquisition presented "minimal integration risk," including because "Uni-Select's FinishMaster business improves LKQ's scale and product mix to compete" in the North American automotive paint segment. After completing the acquisition in August 2023, LKQ began to integrate FinishMaster into LKQ's North American operating segment. LKQ and its executives touted the integration as a "highly synergistic opportunity" and "competitive moat" to protect LKQ against market share losses to AutoZone and other competitors. In reality, FinishMaster was losing major customers and market share, including the business of key multi-shop operator clients that were critical to FinishMaster's revenue. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.