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.
We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!
The Opportunity:
This role is responsible for identifying and developing strategic partnerships with builders and property management companies, positioning LG’s smart home and connected appliance ecosystem as a differentiated value proposition. The candidate will lead end-to-end business development activities, including pipeline creation, customer engagement, solution proposal, and commercialization You will be the primary commercial relationship owner between LG and our key customer segments — multifamily property developers, builders, MDU operators, and property management companies — translating ThinQ Pro’s platform capabilities into compelling business value.
You will work closely with LG’s North America sales, marketing, and product teams, as well as HQ stakeholders, to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, manage active pilot programs, and build a scalable pipeline of B2B opportunities collaborating with builder sales team. This role sits at the intersection of business development, solution selling, and strategic account management.
Responsibilities:
- Market Development: Research and track the competitive landscape across multifamily, proptech, and smart home sectors to identify new customer and channel opportunities
- Customer Engagement: Engage developers, builders, and property managers to understand their needs and deliver tailored ThinQ Pro value propositions
- Pilot Management: Lead end-to-end pilot deployments from onboarding through conversion to commercial agreements
- Partnerships & Channels: Structure and negotiate agreements with builders, managed WiFi providers, and proptech ecosystem partners
- Pipeline Management: Own the full B2B sales cycle from lead generation collaborating with the builder sales team
- Evangelism: Represent ThinQ Pro at key industry events including KBIS, NAA, and AHR
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- 10+ years in B2B technology sales, business development, or account management
- Familiarity with multifamily/MDU, proptech, or smart home industries strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of IoT ecosystems and connected home technology
- Strong communicator with proven ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment with evolving priorities
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Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:
- No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
- Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
- Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
- Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
- Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
- Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
- Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:
- Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
In addition to the above, LG believes 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. 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.
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