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LG Electronics North America · 2 days ago

Senior Business Development & Sales Manager (Smart Factory Solutions Sales)

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Senior Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate the growth of our Smart Factory Solutions business. This role will focus on both strategic business development and direct sales execution, driving measurable revenue growth across various industries.

Consumer Electronics

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify new business opportunities in automation, robotics, AI/IoT, MES/ERP, and digital transformation

Develop go-to-market strategies and growth plans tailored to each target industry

Establish long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and technology providers

Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and customer needs assessment to refine value propositions

Manage the end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, proposal development, negotiation, contract closure, and post-sales handover

Achieve annual revenue and margin targets through proactive pipeline management and forecasting

Deliver tailored solution presentations, demos, and ROI-based proposals to C-level and plant-level stakeholders

Collaborate with technical pre-sales, engineering, and R&D teams to design customer-centric solutions

Maintain accurate sales reporting and CRM pipeline management

Build trusted relationships with decision-makers at key accounts and drive account expansion

Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contract terms, and long-term service agreements

Act as the primary point of contact for strategic customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business

Represent LG at trade shows, conferences, and industry consortiums to enhance visibility and lead generation

Provide leadership updates on revenue performance, pipeline status, and strategic initiatives

Mentor junior business development staff and contribute to building a high-performance sales culture

Qualification

Business DevelopmentSolution SalesSmart Factory SolutionsIndustrial AutomationDigital TransformationCustomer Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical CapabilitiesPresentation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

10+ years experience in business development and solution sales related with Smart Factory, Industrial Automation, or advanced manufacturing solutions

Strong record of sales quota achievement and successful closing of multimillion-dollar contracts

Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation, digital transformation, and smart factory ecosystem

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders

Strategic thinker with analytical capabilities and a results-driven mindset

Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment

Ability to travel domestically and internationally 70% of the time

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.

Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.

Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.

Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).

Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.

Personal fitness goal incentives.

Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.

Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.