Great company with lots of opportunity for advancement - General Manager LKQ Employee Review

5.0
Aug 8, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation and lots of opportunities for advancement for employees that prove themselves, and are willing to expand their roles. Willingness to relocate is very valuable in this company, as key positions are always coming available at different locations across North America. Compensation for management tied to the performance of the branch is excellent, as key employees have a personal interest in seeing the location & company succeed.

Cons

As with most large corporations, there can be challenges getting some simple things done. Waiting for approvals, ensuring that proper regulatory procedures (SOX, ISO, Ect) are followed can delay and complicate otherwise simple tasks. Project management is also surprisingly poor for facility expansions and moves, which is unexpected since this company has grown through acquisition and integration. There seem to be just too many people involved, with muddled communication. With so many projects on the go for the ops team, no one gets the proper attention it should probably deserve.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2025
Recommend
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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
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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