Regional Sales Director - Central

Our Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG Electronics, 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 the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as Regional Director of Sales – Central located in Illinois. This role is remote.

What we can offer:

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

Position Summary:

As the Regional Director of Sales – Central, you will manage the sale of the organization’s products or services through the distribution/retail sales channel (sales to distributors/dealers/agents or sales to retailers) on a national or geographic basis. Key members at the Director and Senior Director level typically manage other sales managers. Key members at the Manager level may manage only individual contributor sales account managers or may manage the organization’s relationship with independent representatives (non-employees), distributors, or agents; they also may carry their own sales quota. The incumbent’s level may be determined by the size of the geographic area of responsibility (e.g., region vs. district vs. branch), the size or significance of the industry or product segment for which the incumbent is responsible, or other factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sales strategies and tactics to execute business plans and grow customer business
• Manages a team of employees, including hiring, training, coaching, goal setting, performance management and development
• Ensure all sales reporting and metrics are completed and submitted on time
• Serve as primary LG contact with customer purchasing and marketing teams
• Develop and present business proposals, negotiate pricing and secure customer orders in line with account business plans
• Provide accurate volume forecasting to ensure adequate order fulfillment and bad inventory is minimized
• Provide exceptional customer relationships by educating customers on LG products, monitoring and reviewing customer performance for sales optimization, ensuring two-way communication and managing operational excellence

Job Requirements:

• GED is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA desirable
• 12 years of sales experience in related products/ accounts/customers with a proven track record of results and 5+ years sales management experience; MBA desirable.
• Strong relationship builder, outstanding communications skills, solid business acumen and thought leadership in sales, marketing, operations, finance and account P&L.

At LG Electronics, 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 or other protected traits/characteristics. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, we have implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, we believe that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. We consider geographic pay differentials in final offers. Because we operate in many geographies and have many business units across the United States, where applicable, may not reflect the specific business or geography differential that will apply to the final offer.