Global Director, BD & Sales – Smart Factory Solutions

LG Electronics USA; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Incentives program

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics USA is seeking a visionary Director of Business Development & Sales to lead and scale our Smart Factory Solutions business. This executive role defines long-term commercial strategy, builds a high-performing sales organization, and drives multi-year revenue growth across global manufacturing sectors.

The Director will position LG as a leading player in Industrial 4.0, manage complex partnerships and high-value accounts, and collaborate with R&D and management to deliver

Qualifications

• 15+ years in business development and solution sales related to Smart Factory, Industrial Automation, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
• 5+ years in a leadership/management role with proven track record of managing high-performing sales teams and achieving $100M+ annual targets.
• Extensive experience in managing long-cycle, consultative sales within Heavy Industry, Automotive, Battery, Pharmaceutical, F&B and other industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overarching GTM strategy for Smart Factory solutions, aligning with LG's global objectives.
• Build and optimize a scalable sales process with CRM analytics and forecasting.
• Lead the business development and closure of multi-million/billion dollar contracts, including negotiations and deal structuring.
• Develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives (CTO, COO, CIO) of Fortune 500 accounts and drive account expansion.

Skills

Executive presence

Global mindset

Manufacturing automation knowledge

Education

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

Job description

LG Electronics USA is seeking a visionary Director of Business Development & Sales to lead and scale our Smart Factory Solutions business. This executive role defines long-term commercial strategy, builds a high-performing sales organization, and drives multi-year revenue growth across global manufacturing sectors.

The Director will position LG as a leading player in Industrial 4.0, manage complex partnerships and high-value accounts, and collaborate with R&D and management to deliver