Commercial Leadership Program at GE Power & Water, April 2015
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. 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
Job Number: 2044448
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Business: GE Power & Water
Business Segment: PW-PGS Power Generation Services
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
Program Summary:
- 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 Energy 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
- Preparation of contract documentation (sales contracts, specs, technical specs)
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
- Personal world-class training - online, hands-on, and in the Classroom
Qualifications/Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Systems, Systems or Industrial Engineering
- Required experience as 2 - 3.5 years’ work experience in related industry preferred in sales and commercial operations
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- The candidate must be willing to work independently (after proper training) and be a self-starter
- A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
- Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.
- Internship, co-op, or full-time work experience in sales and/or the power generation business
- Academic excellence
- Demonstrated sales/people skills and/or aptitude.
- Demonstrated interest in sales and the energy industry
- The candidate must possess solid communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Geographic mobility - Relevant work permit or work authorization required
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:
- Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class).
- Interest in sales.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently.
- Geographic flexibility and global mindset.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online