Key Account Manager - Robotics/Actuators

The role

This person will manage key accounts and expand actuator solutions business within the North American robotics and automation market. They will drive new business creation, manage complex stakeholder interests, and oversee the entire project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Manage and expand relationships with North American actuator customers
• Serve as the primary business communication hub throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage sales operations related to revenue and settlements
• Coordinate supply chain and track Accounts Receivable
• Develop and execute regional business plans and Go-to-Market strategies
• Identify new business opportunities and secure a project pipeline
• Represent actuator solutions at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings
• Capture and communicate customer feedback and market insights to internal stakeholders
• Partner with HQ Product Management teams and local subsidiaries to ensure project delivery

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 10 yrs of sales experience
• At least 5 years of components sales experience within tech-based industries
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrated experience in customer engagement and strategic account management
• Ability to systematically manage, document, and organically share sales progress
• Experience utilizing and managing CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Robust project management skills
• Proven capability to lead complex customer relationships and long-cycle sales processes
• Native or near-native proficiency in English
• Ability to travel frequently (60% to 70% of working time)
• Valid work authorization in the United States

Nice to have

• STEM majors strongly preferred
• 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

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off program including company holidays and combined sick and vacation time
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives
• Access to confidential mental health resources
• Personal fitness goal incentives
• Paid parental leave
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

Before you apply

• Must be eligible for international travel
• No visa sponsorship required

About the company

LG Electronics is a global technology leader with a presence in over 290 locations. Their portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.