Business Development & Sales Manager – Smart Factory Solutions Sales

LG Electronics

. Identify and qualify new business opportunities in automation, robotics, AI/IoT, MES/ERP, and digital transformation.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and solution sales within the Smart Factory and Industrial Automation sectors, with a strong focus on strategic partnerships, market intelligence, and achieving revenue targets. Proficient in managing the sales cycle and delivering compelling presentations to executive stakeholders.

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Business DevelopmentSolution SalesSmart Factory EcosystemNegotiation SkillsMarket Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Sales Quota AchievementPipeline ManagementContract NegotiationProposal DevelopmentCustomer Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAnalytical CapabilitiesMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMarket Analysis ToolsSales Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

AutomationRoboticsAI/IoTMES/ERPDigital TransformationIndustrial AutomationAdvanced Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and qualify new business opportunities in automation, robotics, AI/IoT, MES/ERP, and digital transformation.
Develop go-to-market strategies and growth plans for target industries.
Establish strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and technology providers.
Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and customer needs assessments.
Manage the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation through proposal development, negotiation, contract closure, and post-sales handover.
Achieve annual revenue and margin targets through pipeline management and forecasting.
Deliver solution presentations, demos, and ROI-based proposals to C-level and plant-level stakeholders.
Collaborate with technical pre-sales, engineering, and R&D teams on customer-centric solutions.
Maintain sales reporting and CRM pipeline management.
Build relationships with key-account decision-makers and drive account expansion.
Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contract terms, and long-term service agreements.
Serve as primary point of contact for strategic customers.
Represent LG at trade shows, conferences, and industry consortiums.
Provide leadership updates on revenue performance, pipeline status, and strategic initiatives.
Mentor junior business development staff and contribute to a high-performance sales culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field.
7+ years 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 thinking and analytical capabilities.
Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 investment options.
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.
Paid parental leave.
Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
Professional growth opportunities.
Internal community and employee experience focused on health and well-being.