GE Commercial Leadership Program 2015 - Distributed Power

GE Power & Water provides customers with a broad array of power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies to solve their challenges locally. Power & Water works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy.

The business also develops advanced technologies to help solve the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality. Numerous products are qualified under ecomagination, GE’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources, drive efficiencies and help make the world work better. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., Power & Water is GE's largest industrial business.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Commercial Leadership Program - Distributed Power

Job Number: 2111291
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Power & Water
Business Segment: PW-GS Global Sales

Role Summary/Purpose

• The Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) at GE Power & Water develops sales and commercial leaders through challenging rotational assignments and a rigorous training curriculum.
• CLP prepares its members for off-program placement in challenging commercial roles by providing the opportunity to learn about GE Power & Water's products and customers, while also making significant contributions to the business.

Essential Responsibilities

• As a member of the Commercial Leadership Program you will develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In this role you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
• The Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) seeks to accelerate the growth and development of exceptional talent through a dynamic sales curriculum that promotes the specialized knowledge and skills inherent to GE's future sales leaders.
• Leveraging GE's boundaryless selling environment, the Program offers a framework where Members can harness their outstanding communication, leadership, and technical skills to develop and demonstrate an understanding of quality customer partnerships.
• Reaching beyond the simple selling of products and services, Program graduates master the ability to provide wing-to-wing solutions and add value for both GE and its customers.
• CLP offers three to four six-month rotational assignments advanced sales training, business and leadership courses, mentoring and career planning during two years.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 3 additional years experience in sales, marketing or customer support.
• Geographic mobility - Relevant work permit or work authorization required.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) is preferred.
• Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class).
• Interest in sales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online