Renewable Energy Sales Manager - West Africa at GE Nigeria

Job Number: 2757553
Business: GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment: Renewable Energy OnShore Wind

Role Summary/Purpose

• GE's Renewable Energy Sales Manager for Wind and Solar will be responsible for obtaining orders and sales by driving and implementing commercial strategy.
• This critical leadership position will be counted on to grow GE's Renewable Power business in West Africa.

Essential Responsibilities    

• Work with customers to determine appropriate product/service solutions to solve their challenges and grow their business
• Cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations 
• Contribute to defining and implementing marketing strategies to increase orders volume and profitability
• Establish a systematic business-scouting program with the purpose of identifying existing and new market opportunities
• Leverage cross-functional and cross business resources in order to maximize market penetration
• Work closely with Country Executives to understand the broad GE strategy and key business objectives

Qualifications/Requirements    

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration
• Power/Energy industry experience, ideally with a focus in Wind Turbines
• 7-10 years of direct and strategic sales
• Project Development experience in the Power sector 
• Ability to structure, price, negotiate and close infrastructure deals
• Track record for driving growth and generating new customers 
• Customer-centric mind-set, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
• Collaborative; able to interface with both internal team members and external partners as part of a solution-based process
• Proactive, self-directed, creative, strategic thinking and able to implement plan via a well thought out process 
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Open to extensive travel
• English language fluency (oral/ written)
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) Nigerians only.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the roles location.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated success developing medium - large infrastructure projects 
• Project analysis, feasibility study, and detailed design - commercial closure
• Strong complex project management skills; PMP certification preferred 
• Project finance experience, with demonstrated aptitude in and economic modelling / pro-forma analysis
• Experience with evaluating, negotiating and closing contracts
• MBA qualification or Master’s Degree equivalent
• Minimum of 7+ years’ hands-on experience in the power generation sector, with a deep understanding of legal documentation evaluation
• Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments

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Job Number: 2757553
Business: GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment: Renewable Energy OnShore Wind

Role Summary/Purpose

• GE's Renewable Energy Sales Manager for Wind and Solar will be responsible for obtaining orders and sales by driving and implementing commercial strategy.
• This critical leadership position will be counted on to grow GE's Renewable Power business in West Africa.

Essential Responsibilities    

• Work with customers to determine appropriate product/service solutions to solve their challenges and grow their business
• Cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations 
• Contribute to defining and implementing marketing strategies to increase orders volume and profitability
• Establish a systematic business-scouting program with the purpose of identifying existing and new market opportunities
• Leverage cross-functional and cross business resources in order to maximize market penetration
• Work closely with Country Executives to understand the broad GE strategy and key business objectives

Qualifications/Requirements    

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration
• Power/Energy industry experience, ideally with a focus in Wind Turbines
• 7-10 years of direct and strategic sales
• Project Development experience in the Power sector 
• Ability to structure, price, negotiate and close infrastructure deals
• Track record for driving growth and generating new customers 
• Customer-centric mind-set, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
• Collaborative; able to interface with both internal team members and external partners as part of a solution-based process
• Proactive, self-directed, creative, strategic thinking and able to implement plan via a well thought out process 
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Open to extensive travel
• English language fluency (oral/ written)
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) Nigerians only.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the roles location.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated success developing medium - large infrastructure projects 
• Project analysis, feasibility study, and detailed design - commercial closure
• Strong complex project management skills; PMP certification preferred 
• Project finance experience, with demonstrated aptitude in and economic modelling / pro-forma analysis
• Experience with evaluating, negotiating and closing contracts
• MBA qualification or Master’s Degree equivalent
• Minimum of 7+ years’ hands-on experience in the power generation sector, with a deep understanding of legal documentation evaluation
• Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments

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Job Number: 2757553
Business: GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment: Renewable Energy OnShore Wind

Role Summary/Purpose

• GE's Renewable Energy Sales Manager for Wind and Solar will be responsible for obtaining orders and sales by driving and implementing commercial strategy.
• This critical leadership position will be counted on to grow GE's Renewable Power business in West Africa.

Essential Responsibilities    

• Work with customers to determine appropriate product/service solutions to solve their challenges and grow their business
• Cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations 
• Contribute to defining and implementing marketing strategies to increase orders volume and profitability
• Establish a systematic business-scouting program with the purpose of identifying existing and new market opportunities
• Leverage cross-functional and cross business resources in order to maximize market penetration
• Work closely with Country Executives to understand the broad GE strategy and key business objectives

Qualifications/Requirements    

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration
• Power/Energy industry experience, ideally with a focus in Wind Turbines
• 7-10 years of direct and strategic sales
• Project Development experience in the Power sector 
• Ability to structure, price, negotiate and close infrastructure deals
• Track record for driving growth and generating new customers 
• Customer-centric mind-set, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
• Collaborative; able to interface with both internal team members and external partners as part of a solution-based process
• Proactive, self-directed, creative, strategic thinking and able to implement plan via a well thought out process 
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Open to extensive travel
• English language fluency (oral/ written)
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume) Nigerians only.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the roles location.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated success developing medium - large infrastructure projects 
• Project analysis, feasibility study, and detailed design - commercial closure
• Strong complex project management skills; PMP certification preferred 
• Project finance experience, with demonstrated aptitude in and economic modelling / pro-forma analysis
• Experience with evaluating, negotiating and closing contracts
• MBA qualification or Master’s Degree equivalent
• Minimum of 7+ years’ hands-on experience in the power generation sector, with a deep understanding of legal documentation evaluation
• Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments