District Sales Manager - Illinois Metro

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: The Pro Builder Team - Illinois Metro

Recognized as a leading integrated solutions provider for today’s homebuilders with its extensive range of innovative appliances, LG Electronics USA is set to expand by establishing a world class builder sales organization supported by solution driven operations and logistics teams.

From high-end built-in kitchen packages that combine luxury and functionality, to a wide assortment of premium laundry innovations, to advanced smart home solutions, and notably, energy-efficient water heaters and HVAC systems – LG is at the forefront of delivering products that align with the evolving needs of builders.

We are uniquely positioned to provide solutions to homebuilders on a national, regional, and local scale with a brand that homeowners trust. Join our burgeoning team as we expand on these capabilities to deliver unprecedented business growth for LG and our builder clients.

As the District Sales Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for selling and promoting all brands of LG appliances to new and existing customers, builders, developers, and authorized distributors in the Midwest.
• Execute and deliver all sales and margin operating plan goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop marketing strategies to grow the territory while maintaining awareness of potential channel conflicts.
• Build strong customer relationships through solution selling and resolve issues that arise.
• Manage B2B, build-to-order, and project-based sales opportunities with builders, developers, distributors, and dealer partners.
• Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive growth, expand customer relationships, and achieve business objectives.
• Manage distributor and dealer relationships to support sales growth, customer satisfaction, and effective execution of business plans.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and manage the sales pipeline to support business planning and revenue goals.
• Lead negotiation and pricing discussions with customers while balancing profitability, competitiveness, and customer needs.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales reporting to track customer activity, pipeline progress, account performance, and sales results.
• Manage complex customer issues across multiple internal functions, including sales, operations, logistics, service, and finance, to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze market and sales strategy.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and determine opportunities.
• Develop and conduct sales training.
• Perform administrative functions to meet deadlines.
• Cold call prospective accounts and convert opportunities from prospects into purchasing accounts

Qualifications:

• GED is required; Bachelors preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in the Builder industry.

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