Tuesday, June 7, 2016

GE Nigeria Vacancy : Manager 1 - Sales

GE, the world's Digital Industrial Company is currently seeking the services of a qualified Sales manager. We are a transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Manager 1 - Sales

Job Number: 2549259
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment: OG-REG Regions

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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: