Sr Technical Business Development Manager-Western

LG's Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG we make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make "Life Good"! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why We are currently seeking a Sr Technical Business Development Manager- Western Region in our B2B Information Display Specifier outreach team. Contributes to the sales efforts of Information Display division products and services, by utilizing their business development skills and technical knowledge as part of a team responsible for; fostering relationships with assigned solution influencers or "Specifiers" (consultants, architects, engineers, designers), identifying and tracking projects, and influencing design efforts to secure LG product spec-in. This is a Field/Home Office based role. We can consider anyone living within close proximity of major cities within these states (Colorado, Washington or California).

. What we can offer you:

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

Principal Duties and Responsibilities;

• Manage Specifier relationships within assigned territory and/or account
• Contribute to team and program strategy and account planning
• Identify, prioritize and foster new Specifier relationships (consultants, architects, designers)
• Drive proactive/strategic activities to engage with Specifiers
• Visit Specifiers in-person at their place of business and/or industry events
• Participate in and leverage industry associations (AVIXA, AIA, NSCA, etc)
• Utilize LG Marketing/Salesforce for proactive communication strategy
• Collaborate with LG sales & Technical Sales to support spec-in efforts
• Log, track, and report on activity as requested (e.g. Salesforce)
• Gather market intelligence and trends from Specifiers and share internally
• Participate in product, market, and solution planning sessions as needed
• Lead special task teams and/or business development projects as needed
• Travel as needed. Domestic (up to 50%). International (occasional).

Where applicable:

• Leverage LG Academy to educate Specifiers on LG technology/products
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from Specifiers
• Identify and track new Specifier projects and push to influence designs
• Leverage Solution Engineering team for custom solution ideas/creation

Job Requirements :

• Bachelors degree (business or technical subject) or relevant work experience, minimum 8 years of technology solution sales or business development experience (IT or Information Display industry preferred)

• Knowledge of various vertical market solutions and applications for digital displays and/or related audiovisual/IT technologies. Direct-view LED knowledge a plus.
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience partnering with the Consultant, Architect, Engineer and designer community (existing relationships and consultant liason experience a plus)
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to travel 50% throughout the U.S
• Strong understanding of project and product specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (webOS a plus).
• CTS certification preferred. Crestron and other technology certifications a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Base Pay Range: $117,500 - $137,300 Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan.

This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take in account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies, where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied