LG Electronics North America is a global leader in technology committed to creating innovative solutions for a better life. The Senior Business Development Manager will identify and develop strategic partnerships with builders and property management companies, leading business development activities and managing relationships to position LG's smart home and connected appliance ecosystem.
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
Requirements:
- 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
- MBA preferred