Manager 1 - Sales at GE - General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose

• The Sales Manager will lead projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business or is a recognized expert in a specialized field. In this role you will be responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Essential Responsibilities
As the Sales Manager, you will:

• Travel to customer facilities
• Be responsible for the customer in all aspects of account growth including strategy development, integrated account planning, opportunity identification, and value communication
• Be responsible for the effective and profitable conduct of the sales and service function of assigned territory
• Be responsible for growth of new accounts as well as focus on maintaining existing accounts
• Work with current customers and prospects to meet desired sales and service needs
• Define entitlement and identify areas to penetrate and grow profitability
• Interface with the marketing organization to drive high value solutions leveraging the GE portfolio
• Serve as an intermediary for solutions detailed understanding of customer’s business model and how GE’s products and services develop and deliver added value to the customer
• Build customer relationships and communication at all levels
• Matrix with existing functional and P&L teams to achieve growth objectives
• Actively participate in community events with the customer
• Utilize sales tool such as SFDC to update the pipeline in a timely manner

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (OR High School Diploma / GED with 4 years of experience)
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Commercial or Oil & Gas industry
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) for Nigerians only.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications    
Desired Characteristics:    

• Knowledge of related products, services and markets
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Integrative team working style
• In-depth knowledge of the industrial applications for product lines and markets.