Coatings Sales Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Coatings Sales Advisor (Full Time) - Basildon
LKQ Coatings is a dynamic refinish distribution experience, providing a wide brand offering of paint consumables and equipment.
We are looking for a Coatings Sales Advisor to join our team to provide sales support to LKQC national group business and supporting regional account business.
The Coatings Sales Advisor will support customers by processing coatings sales orders on the LKQ Coatings operating systems. The role will also be responsible for taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to the designated customer bases. The Coatings Sales Advisor will also be required to take daily service calls and/or customer service queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to customer base
- Processing sales orders and pick notes for the relevant branch
- Processing inbound e-orders
- Taking initial customer service queries
- Back-order processing
- Communicating regularly with the Sales Manager
- Building working relationships with customers across all branches
- Providing exceptional customer service, giving advice where required
Key and Desired Skills
- Customer service experience
- Good communication skills
- A strong eye for detail
Your career with LKQ Coatings is only limited by your ambition and will to succeed.
For exceeding expectations in this fiercely competitive market we offer:
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Staff discount on all of the products that we sell
- Monday to Friday working week
- Competitive on target bonus
Job Type: Full Time
Job Type: Full-time
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Coatings Sales Advisor roles across LKQ Coatings's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,250 - £29,547 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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