Sr. Manager, PP&T (Korean Bilingual)

LG Electronics, Inc.; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics, Inc. is seeking a bilingual Korean Senior Manager of PP&T (Price, Promotion, and Trade) to drive revenue growth and profitability.

You will lead pricing, promotions, and trade spend, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution. The role requires 8+ years in pricing/promo management, strong data-driven insights, and fluency in Korean and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or related field.
• MBA and/or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 8+ years in pricing, promotion management, or trade optimization.
• Experience with pricing strategies (cost-based, competitive, value-based).
• Experience with data warehousing for large datasets.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Fluent Korean and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversees ROI pre-assessment using sales forecasts to guide strategic resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Develop and execute pricing strategies by aligning with product management to set prices across channels.
• Analyze market trends and competitive pricing to optimize price points.
• Develop and implement promotional strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate promotional performance for adjustments based on trends.
• Develop trade strategies with Sales, Marketing, and Finance for growth.
• Optimize trade spending by analyzing promotions to improve ROI.
• Present pricing analysis and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data warehousing

Korean language

English language

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/finance

MBA preferred

CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

SQL

Pricing analytics tools

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:

A results-oriented Bilingual Korean Senior Manager of PP&T (Price, Promotion, and Trade) is sought to lead division's revenue growth and profitability by strategically managing pricing, promotional activities, and trade spend. This role requires working cross-functionally with various departments like Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management to ensure alignment and effective implementation of pricing, trade, and promotional strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees ROI pre-assessment using sales forecasts to guide strategic resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Develop and execute pricing strategies by aligning with product management team to set prices for products across various channels, optimizing price points.
• Analyze market trends and competitive pricing to make informed pricing decisions and to identify opportunities for price optimization.
• Develop and implement promotional strategies that align with business objectives and attract target audiences.
• Monitor and evaluate promotional performance for adjustments based on performance and market trends.
• Develop trade strategies and plans, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure alignment with the company's growth and profit objectives.
• Optimize trade spending by analyzing trade promotion executions to uncover opportunities for improved ROI and influencing tangible improvements for key customers.
• Present pricing analysis and recommendations to senior management and influencing decision-making processes.

Education / Experience (Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or other related fields.
• Master's degree (MBA) and/or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, with a focus on pricing, promotion management, or trade optimization.
• In-depth understanding and experience in developing and implementing various pricing strategies (e.g., cost-based, competitive, penetration, value-based).
• Must have a experience with analytical tools and methodologies for pricing and promotion optimization.
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional partners, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Korean and English Fluency is required; Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex data and insights in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Must have experience working with and managing data warehousing systems for accessing and utilizing large datasets.

$148,000 - $158,000 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.