Business Development & Sales Manager (Smart Factory Solutions Sales)

LG Electronics

7h

About The Position

LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented 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 industries such as Battery, Semiconductor, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will combine strong solution-selling capabilities with a proven track record of building customer relationships, closing deals, and achieving aggressive sales targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field
• 7+ years 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 4results-driven mindset
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees