Sales Manager/Channel Sales

We connect science to life for a better future.

With 50000 patents 20000 employees and 58 locations worldwide LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth LG Chem endeavors to become a Global Top 5 Chemical Company with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe including business divisions in petrochemicals advanced materials life sciences and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the worlds most advanced batteries LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Water Solutions () a division of LG Chem manufactures NanoH2O seawater and brackish water reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements based on the breakthrough Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology. TFN technology improves membrane performance by using nanotechnology to increase water flux without compromising salt rejection.

NanoH2O SWRO membranes deliver industry-leading salt rejection and up to 20% more flow than conventional RO membranes significantly reducing the cost of desalination while producing superior water quality.

NanoH2O BWRO membranes are engineered to lower OPEX through intrinsic anti-fouling and durable membrane properties resulting in a lower total cost of plant ownership.

Job Summary (Basic Functions): Were looking for a proactive results-driven Channel Manager to execute our go-to-market strategy and grow our presence in the industrial water treatment market. Youll be the linchpin between our cutting-edge technology and the partners who help us take it to market. If youre someone who thrives on building partnerships solving tough industrial problems and closing dealslets talk.

What Youll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Sales & Strategy Execution

• Own and execute the go-to-market strategy across your region.
• Drive top-line revenue by developing new partner relationships and managing the full commercial cycle.
• Identify and manage opportunities within your region to meet and exceed quarterly sales targets.
• Manage your pipeline maintain detailed customer and partner data and forecast accurately using Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Lead contract negotiations and maintain strong business relationships with existing and prospective partners.

Partner Development & Partner Success

• Identify recruit and manage strategic channel partners.
• Act as a missionary for our game-changing technologyhost lunch & learns industry presentations and networking events to build pipeline.
• Establish and grow influence with key partner stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Support partners with timely valuable solutions to their challengesbe their go-to resource.

Market Intelligence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing Technical Service Engineering and R&D to translate customer pain points into technical solutions.
• Conduct technical sales presentations to educate clients and promote the value of our full product portfolio.
• Deliver clear actionable market and competitive insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support fellow team members and contribute to building a winning collaborative sales culture.

Critical Success Factors

• Strong relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter who brings high energy and takes initiativeno micromanaging required.
• Adept at problem-solving with a customer-first mindset and a creative approach.
• Solid understanding of water treatment market dynamics and how our products stack up against the competition.
• Able to work remotely and independently while staying connected to the larger team mission.

Qualifications Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

Education: Bachelors degree (engineering chemistry environmental science or business with technical experience).

Requirements:

• 510 years of experience in sales marketing or business development in the industrial water treatment industry.
• Deep understanding of RO systems membrane filtration or related fluid separation technologies.
• Strong client network and proven sales success in sectors like wastewater mining power or refining.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal written and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel 3050%.

Preferred Qualification/What Wed Like to See:

• Strong network of OEMs service providers engineering firms and industry consultants.
• Experience in Food and Beverage Mining Petrochemical Power Pulp and Paper or Refinery industries.
• Familiarity with the ultrafiltration reverse osmosis and ion exchange resin landscape competitive product offerings and emerging industry trends.
• Competent in Microsoft office Word Excel PowerPoint & Sales Force.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.