Sr. Specialist, Account Management (Account Manager)

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Title: Sr. Specialist, Account Management

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Job Summary:

The Senior Marketing Specialist at LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. (LGESAZ) will support commercialization, OEM engagement and brand positioning for our brand-new facility and product lines. The Senior Specialist role bridges product marketing, manufacturing ramp-up and commercial execution - ensuring that our new operations are successfully positioned with automotive OEMs and strategic partners.

Responsibilities:

• Support launch strategy for new cylindrical cell production lines
• Partner with Operations to align marketing messaging with ramp milestones and quality certifications
• Translate manufacturing capabilities (GWh capacity, yield targets) into customer value
• Prepare executive-level materials for internal meetings and customer meetings
• Support customer business meetings, audits and facility tours with aligned messaging
• Manage daily/weekly/monthly shipment & sales plan and lead relevant communication with internal/external stakeholders
• Administer internal system for sales activities (ERP - prefer SAP, S/O creation, etc.)
• Coordinate LGESAZ's account receivables to its customer's account payables.
• Support and collaborate with Associate Program/Project Management (PPM)
• Measure KPI's including: sales revenue status, accounts receivable status, sales forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with key account managers, OEM customers and communicate with HQ
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business or related field required
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred 7+ years of related experience, preferably in battery, automotive or advanced manufacturing
• Demonstrated understanding of lithium-ion manufacturing processes
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering
• Experience with new plant commissioning a plus
• Knowledge of quality standards and automotive qualification processes
• Ability to work across global time zones, as needed, to collaborate with South Korea HQ and other global sites

Skills:

• Technical fluency in battery cell manufacturing
• Structured project management
• Customer-centric and executive communication
• Data-driven decision making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Self-management and accountability

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.


4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.