Account Manager, HS National Sales (Home Depot)

As the Account Manager for the Home Depot Team at LG Electronics, your primary responsibilities include expanding LG's market reach, achieving sales quotas, and developing business plans tailored to specific accounts. You'll be involved in strategy implementation, forecasting, inventory management, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize marketing and branding efforts.

To apply for the Account Manager position at LG Electronics, a GED is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. You should also have over five years of sales experience, a strong track record of results, and exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to thrive in this role.

The Account Manager plays a crucial role in LG Electronics' business goals by driving sales growth within assigned territories, managing key accounts, and developing strategic initiatives that align with company objectives. Your efforts will directly contribute to increasing the brand's market share and achieving revenue targets.

As an Account Manager at LG Electronics, you'll receive robust support from the Inside Sales team to manage administrative tasks effectively. Additionally, you'll have access to resources for optimizing marketing initiatives and inventory levels, ensuring you can focus on strategic sales efforts and relationship building.

As an Account Manager at LG Electronics, you can expect a competitive salary range along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching, generous paid time off, and mental health resources. LG prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance.

When answering this question, highlight a specific strategy that led to measurable results. Discuss the steps you took, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved—linking those to how you would replicate success in the Account Manager role at LG Electronics.

Discuss your approach to relationship management, such as regular communication, understanding customer needs, and being proactive in problem-solving. Share specific examples of how these strategies foster long-term partnerships, particularly relevant to the Home Depot collaboration.

Talk about the tools and techniques you utilize for sales forecasting. Emphasize the importance of data accuracy and how you regularly review forecasts in collaboration with product management, ensuring they align with market trends and account needs.

Provide a concrete example of when you exceeded sales targets. Outline your approach, what actions you took to drive sales, and which skills you leveraged—tying this back to your potential impact as an Account Manager at LG Electronics.

Explain your methods for staying informed about industry trends, such as attending trade shows, engaging in professional networks, and utilizing industry reports. Highlight how this knowledge can help you anticipate customer needs and position LG’s products effectively.

Discuss the significance of teamwork in sales, particularly how collaboration with marketing, product management, and other departments can optimize overall success. Provide examples of successful cross-functional projects you've worked on.

Articulate your method for prioritization, whether it's based on potential revenue, urgency of customer needs, or strategic importance. Illustrate this with a scenario where you successfully managed competing priorities.

Focus on a specific negotiation challenge you faced, the strategies you used to navigate it, and the eventual outcome. Highlighting effective communication and relationship management will resonate well for the Account Manager role.

Express your admiration for LG Electronics’ dedication to innovation and quality, and how your values align with the company’s mission. Discuss your excitement to contribute to the Home Depot partnership and be part of a forward-thinking team.

Discuss the tools and approaches you use for communication, such as regular updates, check-ins, and setting clear expectations. Mention how these practices help establish trust and transparency, essential for the Account Manager role.