Sales Manager
Apply NowCompany: LG
Location: Troy, MI 48085
Description:
"We connect science to life for a better future."
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
We are actively searching for atechnical sales manager to join our team based in Troy, MI. This is an individual contributor role and the incoming will develop new customers for our Engineering Plastics. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Roles and Responsibilities
Experience / Requirements
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
We are actively searching for atechnical sales manager to join our team based in Troy, MI. This is an individual contributor role and the incoming will develop new customers for our Engineering Plastics. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop new customers and markets for several products of Engineering Plastics (PC, PBT, PA, mPPO, TPEE) in North America to maximize sales for the team
- Frequently visit and communicate with customers to determine needs, generate solutions, and strengthen client relationships
- Research and analyze industry information to accurately apply pricing and maximize company sales and profits
- Supervise & manage logistics of shipments through SAP system to ensure prompt delivery
- Accounts receivable follow-up to reduce aging and follow-up on collecting receivable monies
- Conduct market research and provide reports of current market situation
- Communicate with HQ to improve and expand business
Experience / Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in chemical engineering
- 3-7 years of experience in Engineered Plastics, Plastics, or Chemical/Technical products
- Preferably polymer business experience
- Preferably Bi-lingual in Korean and English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ideal candidates will have a proven track record as a "Rain Maker" selling in a B2B space. Petrochemical maker, distributor or trader in the Engineered Plastics is highly preferred.
- Skilled in use of PCs and related software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Knowledge of SAP (ERP) system is preferred
- Travel up to 75% Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.