Smart Factory Solutions BD & Sales Manager

LG Electronics; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate growth in Smart Factory solutions. You will lead strategic BD and direct sales across industries, closing multimillion-dollar contracts and building long-term OEM and partner relationships.

Based in the USA, you will collaborate with pre-sales, engineering, and R&D teams, manage end-to-end cycles, and drive revenue growth while mentoring teams and representing LG at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years in business development and solution sales related with Smart Factory, Industrial Automation, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
• 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 results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment.

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 and drive account expansion.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Global/cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate growth in Smart Factory solutions. You will lead strategic BD and direct sales across industries, closing multimillion-dollar contracts and building long-term OEM and partner relationships.

Based in the USA, you will collaborate with pre-sales, engineering, and R&D teams, manage end-to-end cycles, and drive revenue growth while mentoring teams and representing LG at industry events.