Senior Business Development & Sales Manager; Smart Factory Solutions Sales

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LG Electronics is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Senior Business Development & Sales Manager to accelerate the growth of our Smart Factory Solutions business. This role will focus on both strategic business development and direct sales execution, driving measurable revenue growth across industries such as Heavy Industry, Automotive, Logistics, Cosmetics, and other manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will combine strong solution-selling capabilities with a proven track record of building customer relationships, closing deals, and achieving aggressive sales targets.

• 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 at key accounts and drive account expansion.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contract terms, and long‑term service agreements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for strategic customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business.

• Represent LG at trade shows, conferences, and industry consortiums to enhance visibility and lead generation.
• Provide leadership updates on revenue performance, pipeline status, and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior business development staff and contribute to building a high‑performance sales culture.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years experience in business development and solution sales related with Smart Factory, Industrial Automation, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Strong record of sales quota achievement and successful closing of multimillion‑dollar contracts.
• 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.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 70% of the time.

$125,000 - $180,000 USD

• No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and…