Senior Account Manager, Contractor Development

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.  

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.

Why Join Our Team?

We’re More Than Just a Team — We’re a Community.

• Top-Performing Region
  Consistently setting the standard, the West Region leads with excellence and results.
• Unmatched Support
  From onboarding to daily operations, we ensure you have the resources and guidance you need to thrive.
• Exceptional Products
  Represent a portfolio of industry-leading solutions that make an impact.
• Collaborative Culture - where your success is our mission
  We lift each other up. Teamwork and shared success are at the heart of everything we do.

*** Territory is  LA, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for creating a strategy to develop and/or support wholesale distribution targets in the Northwest U.S. This includes the development of key relationships with distributor personnel, contractors, and local industry association staff throughout the territory. You will also be working with the Distribution Manager and our distributor partners in the areas of sales, marketing, advertising, and training. In addition, you will participate in industry events and associations, and other duties related to the sale of our products as needed. You will be able to relate and communicate at multiple levels of the HVAC distribution channel and contractor business.

As the job title, you will:

• Manage the identification, recruitment and continued development of the LG Pro Dealer program.
• Utilize your presentation skills to facilitate training for contractors, distributors, and various trade personnel.
• Support the sales plan in the assigned territory through execution of KPI’s related to contractor development, distributor support and sales.
• Create sales plans to plan for overall revenue and unit targets, as well as individual product category targets.
• Participate in the design and execution of the go to market strategy with regular and periodic tracking and reporting.
• Provide regular and timely observation of pipeline trends with corrective actions and reporting.
• Support product forecast accuracy and align with Product Management.
• Manage channel and LG inventory levels for optimization.
• Liaise with internal groups to optimize marketing dollars and activities for maximum brand exposure and growth.
• Manage administrative tasks with support from Inside Sales team.       
• Leverage your business and technical acumen in order to understand the customer's business for each of the assigned accounts, provide industry input in order to develop the LG value proposition.
• Cultivate large commercial initiatives of both a complex and strategic importance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including functional experts/subject matter experts, energy, operational, engineering, technical, financial, and legal support when necessary on all aspects of strategy, planning, developing, executing and growing LG's business.
• Develop a strong strategic grasp of the market in order to provide an actionable competitor intelligence to the team on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Represent LG at industry events building on our brand reputation to deepen existing relationships whi