Well Performance Services Regional Business Leader SSA at GE

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We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Well Performance Services Regional Business Leader SSA

Job Number: 1988799
Location: Nigeria
Business: GE Oil & Gas

Role Summary/Purpose

• The Well Performance Services (WPS) Regional Business Leader Sub Sahara Africa translates concepts, develops strategy, and implements change within the functional organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• In this role you will create programs responsive to external environment, participate in cross-functional business and cultural development, lead, develop and coordinate Sales, ITO, and OTR across WPS, a new business within Drilling & Surface which develops oilfield production products and services for a full range of well applications across all stages of the production lifecycle.
• This role will be responsible for growing the WPS orders & profit, as well as developing talent & creating a robust pipeline of future leaders.

Candidate will be:

• Responsible for the identification of potential growth markets/segments as well as for the definition and implementation of the relevant growth strategy/initiatives that fits with GE O&G business imperatives and products/services capabilities
• Responsible for driving and leading transactional and non-transactional growth opportunities within the WPS geomarket
• In-depth knowledge of Oil & Gas and artificial lift markets and customers
• Define and implement of Oil & Gas marketing and commercial strategies in order to increase orders volume and profitability
• Build the WPS structure and leverage existing resources to maximize market coverage
• Manage the services & execution to ensure customer and business needs are met
• Establish a systematic business scouting plan with the purpose of identifying new market opportunities
• Coordinate sales activities ensuring the development of the GE Oil & Gas brand awareness in the market
• Engage global functions (e.g., Engineering, Marketing IT, Legal, Finance, HR) in developing and implementing robust sales, service, and ITO/OTR processes
• Design and implement metrics for assessing customer satisfaction and lead improvement efforts
• Implement an effective inventory management and customer demand forecasting process; coordinate with Global Supply Chain to regularly update and manage requirements
• Develop and accelerate leadership talent across WPS

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
• At least 10 additional years of experience in sales, management consulting, or strategic planning from the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 7 years of leadership experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to develop influential customer relationships, plans, sales strategies, presentations, and proposals
• Strong sales team leadership skills with a successful sales growth track record
• Strong leadership skills with a successful sales growth track record, strong customer mindset
• Strong influence and negotiation skills
• Understanding of GE's and customer financial drivers / needs, experience operating in GE finance calendar and preparation of operating plans (annual and long term) and year end presentations / reporting
• Ability to effectively lead a multi-functional team and thrive within a matrix organization

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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