Smart Factory Solutions: Business Development & Sales Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO

Performance 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 the growth of its Smart Factory solutions. You will focus on strategic development and direct sales, driving revenue across industries such as Battery, Semiconductor, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in BD and solution sales, deep knowledge of manufacturing automation and digital transformation, and a proven ability to close multimillion-dollar contracts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in business development and solution sales in Smart Factory or automation.
• Proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation and digital transformation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with executives.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, 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.

Skills

Business development

Solution sales

Smart Factory

Industrial automation

Digital transformation

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Master’s preferred

Job description

LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate the growth of its Smart Factory solutions. You will focus on strategic development and direct sales, driving revenue across industries such as Battery, Semiconductor, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in BD and solution sales, deep knowledge of manufacturing automation and digital transformation, and a proven ability to close multimillion-dollar contracts