GE Energy Recruits CLP- Commercial Leadership Program

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Position Title:    CLP- Commercial Leadership Program

Location: Ikoyi - Lagos, Nigeria
Job Number: 1671892

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:    

• A two-year program providing on the job experience with four six-month rotations within the commercial functions of GE Power & Water.
• Exposure to a number of Power & Water businesses, products, and leaders.
• World-class training in sales, leadership, and business skills. Program participants strengthen their commercial, business, and leadership skills by completing an intensive curriculum of classroom, hands-on, and online training.
• Program Benefits

World-class CLP Program.
Personalized rotation planning with challenging assignments.
Formal mentoring and coaching by senior management.
Strong networking with diverse group of CLPs around the world.
Business depth within commercial functions of GE Power & Water.
Personal world-class training – online, hands-on, and in the Classroom.

Program Content
Throughout the two years duration of the program, the assignments will vary depending on business requirements and the off-program role objectives. However, the CLP can expect the following responsibilities at one point or another of the program:

Development of competitive proposals and strategies, including risk mitigation and compliance, to support the Sales team in the region.
Understand local market dynamics.
Identification and management of commercial risks across the project scope.
Responsible for contract management, proposal development, risk and mitigation management.

Qualifications/Requirements:    

• Preparation of contract documentation (sales contracts, specs, technical specs).
• Education to Bachelor Degree level. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Systems, Systems or Industrial Engineering.
• Academic excellence. Cumulative GPA: 3.0/4
• English language fluency, additional languages such as French a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in sales and the energy industry.
• Geographic mobility - Relevant work permit or work authorization required in Nigeria/Ghana/Cote D'Ivoire respectively.
• Proven experience in related industry preferred in sales and commercial operations.

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2013

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates should
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