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:
We are looking for our newest innovator to join our team as an Account Manager, MN on the MS National Sales Team! This entry-level role is a great fit for an early-career sales professional who wants to learn account management from the ground up. You'll help grow LG's market share with Best Buy in TV and Audio, working closely with senior sales leaders and our Sales team. This role is based out of our Bloomington, MN Office.
Responsibilities:
• Help build and carry out account strategies that grow LG's TV and Audio share at Best Buy, from product placement to promotional planning
• Help build business plans for revenue, unit and product category targets
• Take part in the go-to-market strategy through regular tracking and reporting
• Watch pipeline trends and report on them, flagging issues and suggesting fixes
• Help keep forecasts accurate by working with Product Management
• Help optimize channel and LG inventory levels, including support for vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs
• Work with internal teams to manage market development funds (MDF) and marketing activities for the most brand exposure and growth
• Spot and escalate competitive disruption issues, and help build responses that protect LG's position
• Handle day-to-day account administration with support from the Inside Sales team, including:
• Checkbook (account budget) management
• Claims processing and reconciliation
• Sample requests
• EP approvals
• Entering promotions in the Sales Program Management System (SPMS)
• Indemnification forms
• Own your work independently while working with internal support teams to get the best sales results
Qualifications:
• 1–3 years of sales, sales operations or account coordination experience
• Interest in sales, marketing, operations, finance and account P&L
• Home Entertainment category experience a plus
• Experience working at or with Best Buy preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Education / Experience (Requirements):
• GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong relationship builder, inside the company and with customers
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a sales career
This role has a sales bonus target in addition to your base pay.
Recruiting Range
$70,000—$75,000 USD
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.
Privacy Notice to California Applicants
Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.
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.
