Sales Leader - Robotics & Actuators Solutions

Senior-level Sales Leader position overseeing LG Electronics’ actuator solutions business in the North American robotics and automation market. Responsible for localizing global strategies from Headquarters (HQ), leading the sales organization, and developing talent. Manages overall business operations, including establishing relationships with key accounts, driving new pipeline development, managing revenue/profitability, reporting to HQ (Korea) and regional executives, and aligning on business direction (consensus) to accelerate robot component business growth.

• Organization Management & Talent Development: Lead the sales team, support member capability development, and cultivate a performance-driven, highly accountable culture.
• Global Strategy Localization: Translate HQ’s global business strategies into actionable regional business plans and Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies tailored for the North American market.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Oversee sales forecasting, manage executive dashboards, and lead regular sales performance and strategic reporting (Executive Reporting) for leadership.

• Key Account Overview: Manage and expand relationships with North American actuator customers; serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Revenue & AR Management: Directly manage all sales activities related to revenue and settlements, including order management, supply chain coordination, and Accounts Receivable (AR) tracking.

• Pipeline Development: Conduct rigorous market analysis and proactive customer engagement to identify new business opportunities and secure a robust project pipeline.
• Brand Ambassador: Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to promote actuator solutions and strengthen brand presence in the market.

• VOC Collection & Delivery: Document customer requirements and market insights (Voice of Customer) to inform next-generation product/feature development and convey them to internal stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HQ Product Management, local subsidiaries, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and maximize customer satisfaction.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in components sales.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the robotics and automation industry.
• Key Competencies:
• Proven track record in sales team leadership and talent development (Required).
• Highly accountable, results-driven, and performance-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional skills in organizational management, executive reporting, and sales forecasting.
• Deep understanding of cultural diversity and regional business practices.
• Native or near-native proficiency in English.
• High proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) for creating reports and management dashboards.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to travel frequently (30% to 50% of working time; must be eligible for international travel).
• Valid work authorization in the United States (No visa sponsorship required).

• Proficiency in the Korean language.
• Ability to commute to the Atlanta office.
• R&D or engineering experience in humanoid robotics or robot actuators.
• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Actuator engineering, or a related field.

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