GE Africa Early Career Development Program 2014 in Lagos

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GE is recruiting to fill the position of:

Position Title: GE Africa Early Career Development Program - Sales- Nigeria

Job Number: 1997804
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Global Growth Organization

Role Summary/Purpose:

• The Early Career Development Program is a 12- month program designed to develop entry-level talent for GE businesses across Africa.
• The program purpose is to build expertise and leadership skills in specific areas of finance.
• The program includes classroom and online training. Candidates will undertake challenging assignments and benefit of exposure to GE senior leaders.

• As a key pipeline for future GE talent, the candidate will be required to learn and understand how use operating tools such as hyperion to compile sales history for the region; tender for new businesses; understand and develop relationships with customers; monitor sales force and onboard new customers; develop a comprehensive market and customer data base; launch business products in an operating countries and execute sales processes.

• Bachelor's degree in business related majors; less than 2 years working experience; GPA greater than or equal 3.0/4.0 overall;
• Authorized to work in one's country full-time without restrictions; an advanced to fluent level of English; demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment; demonstrated team player; confident self starter who has demonstrated drive; ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks sand work to meet deadlines.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.

• Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
• Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to change
• Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
• Good organizational and efficiency skills;
• Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations