Smart Factory Growth & Sales Leader

LG Electronics USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Job summary

LG Electronics USA is seeking a highly driven Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate the growth of our Smart Factory solutions. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle, identify opportunities, and build strategic partnerships across multiple manufacturing sectors.

With 7+ years in BD and a strong background in automation, you will influence C-level decisions, deliver ROI-based proposals, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, global team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in BD and solution sales in Smart Factory/Industrial Automation.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas and closing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation and smart factory ecosystems.

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.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, proposal development, negotiation, contract closure, and post-sales handover.
• Collaborate with pre-sales, engineering, and R&D teams to design customer-centric solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Job description

LG Electronics USA is seeking a highly driven Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate the growth of our Smart Factory solutions. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle, identify opportunities, and build strategic partnerships across multiple manufacturing sectors.

With 7+ years in BD and a strong background in automation, you will influence C-level decisions, deliver ROI-based proposals, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, global team environment.