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.
- 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)
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Desired Characteristics:
- Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class).
- Interest in sales.
- Geographic flexibility and global mindset.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently.
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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