No room for advancement - Route Saleman LKQ Employee Review

3.0
19 Apr 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Even with the pay cuts associated with being bought out by LKQ corp. the pay far exceeds what dealership delivery drivers make. Health care benefits, while costly, are second to none. Branch manager is exceptionally competent and doesn't show favoritism.

Cons

Long hours, middle management is inflexible. Short staffed, so anyone calling out sick had better be hospitalized. You are made aware that you and everyone else is replaceable. The only way to get a raise is to increase sales, forget about an increase in base salary.

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5.0
3 Jun 2025
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Pros

My location works together very well, there are clear expectations, and yearly raises

Cons

can be hard to work with other locations, processes are out of your control

1.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is decent for those of us who have built a large enough customer base over the years.

Cons

Commission rate cuts the last five consecutive years. No path for advancement. Poor management. Since 2021, every change they have made that I have seen is designed to keep the stock price as high as possible - which has been stagnant for 10+ years. Customers and employees come last.

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