Director, Business Development & Sales (Smart Factory Solutions Sales)

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 Lifes 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 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 us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of 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 youre encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skilland equal merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. Thats why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!

The Opportunity:

LG Electronics is seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Business Development & Sales to lead and scale our Smart Factory Solutions business. This executive role is responsible for defining the long-term commercial strategy building a high-performing sales organization and driving multi-year revenue growth across global manufacturing sectors such as Heavy Industry Automotive Battery Pharmaceutical F&B and others. The Director will serve as a key leader in positioning LG as a dominant player in the Industrial 4.0 landscape overseeing complex ecosystem partnerships and high-value strategic accounts.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Vision & Strategy: Define and execute the overarching GTM (Go-To-Market) strategy for Smart Factory solutions aligning with LGs global business objectives
• P&L Management: Managing the revenue targets and profitability (margin)
• Market Leadership: Anticipate industry shifts in AI Robotics and Digital Twin technologies to pivot business strategies and maintain a competitive edge
• Inorganic Growth: Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities strategic alliances and joint ventures to expand the solution portfolio

Sales Organization & Execution Management

• Sales Governance: Build and optimize a scalable sales process from lead generation frameworks to advanced CRM analytics and forecasting
• High-Value Deal Oversight: Lead the business development and closure of multi-million/billion dollar contracts providing negotiations and deal structuring
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with Business Management R&D to ensure the delivery of customer centric solutions

Executive Client & Ecosystem Engagement

• C-suite Networking: Develop and maintain deep rooted relationships with C-level executives (CTO COO CIO) of Fortune 500 manufacturing and deliver tailored solution presentations demos and ROI-based proposals
• Ecosystem Orchestration: Drive strategic influence within industry consortiums and standard setting bodies to position LGs technology as the industry benchmark
• Brand Advocacy: Serve as a thought leader and keynote speaker at global industry events to enhance LGs market authority. Build trusted relationships with decision-makers at key accounts and drive account expansion

People & Organizational Excellence Leadership & Representation

• Talent Development: Recruit mentor and retain a world class team of BD managers and solution architects fostering a culture of high performance and accountability
• Operational Excellence: Implement best in class sales enablement tools and methodologies to improve team productivity and win rates. Represent LG at trade shows conferences and industry consortiums to enhance visibility and lead generation.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field (Masters preferred)

Experience

• 15 years in business development and solution sales related with Smart Factory Industrial Automation or advanced manufacturing solutions
• 5 years in a leadership/management role with a proven track record of managing high-performing sales teams and achieving $100M annual targets
• Extensive experience in managing long-cycle complex consultative sales within the Heavy Industry Automotive Battery Pharmaceutical F&B and other industries

Skills & Competencies

• Executive Presence: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technological value propositions to non-technical C-suite executives
• Global Mindset: Experience navigating global matrix organizations and managing cross-border business complexities
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation digital transformation and smart factory ecosystem

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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.

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