District Sales Manager - Illinois Metro

LG Electronics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost premiums

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a District Sales Manager for the Midwest, based in Illinois. You will drive sales across LG appliances to builders, developers, and distributors, shaping growth strategies and partnerships.

Your role demands strong territory planning, CRM utilization, and cross-functional collaboration to meet revenue goals. With 5+ years in construction or builder channels, you will lead pricing, negotiations, and customer relationships while aligning with LG’s performance standards

Qualifications

• GED is required; Bachelors preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in the Builder industry.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for selling and promoting all LG brands to new and existing customers, builders, developers, and authorized distributors in the Midwest.
• Execute and deliver all sales and margin operating plan goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to grow the territory while maintaining awareness of potential channel conflicts.
• Build strong customer relationships through solution selling and resolve issues that arise.
• Manage B2B, build-to-order, and project-based sales opportunities with builders, developers, distributors, and dealer partners.
• Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive growth, expand customer relationships, and achieve business objectives.
• Manage distributor and dealer relationships to support sales growth, customer satisfaction, and effective execution of business plans.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and manage the sales pipeline to support business planning and revenue goals.
• Lead negotiation and pricing discussions with customers while balancing profitability, competitiveness, and customer needs.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales reporting to track customer activity, pipeline progress, account performance, and sales results.
• Manage complex customer issues across multiple internal functions, including sales, operations, logistics, service, and finance, to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze market and sales strategy.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and determine opportunities.
• Develop and conduct sales training.
• Perform administrative functions to meet deadlines.
• Cold call prospective accounts and convert opportunities from prospects into purchasing accounts

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Education

GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

What we can offer:

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success.

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!

The Opportunity:The Pro Builder Team - Illinois Metro

Recognized as a leading integrated solutions provider for today’s homebuilders with its extensive range of innovative appliances, LG Electronics USA is set to expand by establishing a world class builder sales organization supported by solution driven operations and logistics teams.

From high-end built-in kitchen packages that combine luxury and functionality, to a wide assortment of premium laundry innovations, to advanced smart home solutions, and notably, energy-efficient water heaters and HVAC systems – LG is at the forefront of delivering products that align with the evolving needs of builders.

We are uniquely positioned to provide solutions to homebuilders on a national, regional, and local scale with a brand that homeowners trust. Join our burgeoning team as we expand on these capabilities to deliver unprecedented business growth for LG and our builder clients.

As the District Sales Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for selling and promoting all brands of LG appliances to new and existing customers, builders, developers, and authorized distributors in the Midwest.
• Execute and deliver all sales and margin operating plan goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to grow the territory while maintaining awareness of potential channel conflicts.
• Build strong customer relationships through solution selling and resolve issues that arise.
• Manage B2B, build-to-order, and project-based sales opportunities with builders, developers, distributors, and dealer partners.
• Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive growth, expand customer relationships, and achieve business objectives.
• Manage distributor and dealer relationships to support sales growth, customer satisfaction, and effective execution of business plans.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and manage the sales pipeline to support business planning and revenue goals.
• Lead negotiation and pricing discussions with customers while balancing profitability, competitiveness, and customer needs.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales reporting to track customer activity, pipeline progress, account performance, and sales results.
• Manage complex customer issues across multiple internal functions, including sales, operations, logistics, service, and finance, to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze market and sales strategy.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and determine opportunities.
• Develop and conduct sales training.
• Perform administrative functions to meet deadlines.
• Cold call prospective accounts and convert opportunities from prospects into purchasing accounts

Qualifications:

• GED is required; Bachelors preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in the Builder industry.

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$130,000 - $145,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• 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 investmentoptions.
• 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.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or [e-mail]. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.

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As set forth in LG Electronics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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