LG Area Sales Manager

About the Role

BDS is seeking a dynamic and innovative Area Sales Manager to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction for LG’s Media Solutions business. This full‑time, ongoing role works Tuesday‑Saturday.

• Oversee LG’s presence in assigned retail locations, ensuring optimal product placement, brand visibility, and display functionality.
• Implement sales strategies and activities to boost product sell‑through and market share.
• Foster strong relationships with store leadership and associates to maintain brand awareness and loyalty.
• Meet or exceed LG sales targets and market share goals through effective sales initiatives.
• Act as a liaison to various channels, supporting LG’s overall sales and marketing objectives.

• Achieve and/or exceed LG sales targets in assigned retail locations.
• Compile competitive insights as well as feedback on LG products, displays, and overall strategy.
• Plan and execute weekly visit plans based on solid data analysis.
• Manage all relationships at assigned stores (leadership, category, merchandising, install, and service managers) with a strong focus on influencing sales and strategy.
• Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends, technology, and competitive information; report progress of retail relationships.
• Represent LG and BDS Connected Solutions in a professional manner (dress, demeanor, communication).
• Train in‑store sales associates and managers on the features and benefits of LG products, vendor pads, brand walls, and product tiers.
• Coordinate all aspects of LG’s in‑store presence, sales calls, training, assisted‑selling hours, and event schedule planning; resolve in‑store issues.
• Coordinate and conduct demo days, specialized training, assisted‑selling hours, and special event planning to optimize sales.
• Troubleshoot and resolve level‑1 display issues; track resolution and ensure LG products are on plan‑ogram.
• Complete all required reporting for store tasks and field training activities on a timely basis.
• Adhere to pre‑determined budgets, policies, and procedures; execute program initiatives as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience selling in the retail channel; experience selling home entertainment preferred.
• Training experience and/or project management experience preferred.

• Ability to travel daily within assigned territory and approximately 15% outside of the market.
• Working knowledge of retail business, execution, and products.
• Strong sales analytical skills including data analysis, planning, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Self‑driven with the ability to complete multiple store visits daily.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi‑task, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work varying schedules based on client needs, including nights and weekends.
• Professional demeanor, dress, and behavior at all times.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software.

• Lift 50 lbs with the ability to move, install, and/or set up products as needed in stores or for special events and training.
• Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear.
• Occasionally walk and/or stand.
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation.
• Drive/provide transportation to travel among 3 stores per day.

Minimum Pay
: USD $26.00 /hr

Maximum Pay
: USD $28.00 /hr

What We Offer
:

• Weekly pay with early wage access.
• Health and wellness benefits plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid training, drive time, and mileage.
• Technology allowance.
• BDS employee discount program and incentives.
• Referral bonus.
• Tax savings with flexible accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs.
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees.

The pay range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience,…