Sr. Specialist, Account Management (Account Manager)

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Account Specialist at LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. supports commercialization, OEM engagement, and brand positioning for the company’s new facility and product lines. The role bridges product marketing, manufacturing ramp-up, and commercial execution to help position new operations with automotive OEMs and strategic partners. The position supports launch strategy for new cylindrical cell production lines, translates manufacturing capabilities into customer value, and coordinates customer-facing and internal commercial activities. It also manages shipment and sales planning, sales-system administration, accounts receivable coordination, KPI measurement, and collaboration with account managers, OEM customers, Associate Program/Project Management, and the company’s South Korea headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of related experience, preferably in battery, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
Demonstrated understanding of lithium-ion manufacturing processes.
Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering.
Knowledge of quality standards and automotive qualification processes.
Ability to work across global time zones as needed to collaborate with South Korea headquarters and other global sites.
Technical fluency in battery cell manufacturing.
Structured project management skills.
Customer-centric and executive communication skills.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Collaboration and teamwork skills.
Self-management and accountability.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced technical degree.
Experience with new plant commissioning.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Support launch strategy for new cylindrical cell production lines.
Partner with Operations to align marketing messaging with ramp milestones and quality certifications.
Translate manufacturing capabilities, including GWh capacity and yield targets, into customer value.
Prepare executive-level materials for internal and customer meetings.
Support customer business meetings, audits, and facility tours with aligned messaging.
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly shipment and sales plans, and lead related communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Administer the internal system for sales activities, including ERP, preferably SAP, and sales order creation.
Coordinate LGESAZ accounts receivable with customer accounts payable.
Support and collaborate with Associate Program/Project Management (PPM).
Measure KPIs, including sales revenue status, accounts receivable status, and sales forecast accuracy.
Collaborate with key account managers and OEM customers, and communicate with headquarters.
Perform other duties as assigned.