February 16, 2011

Region Manager -Thermal Sales - West Africa (Ghana, Senegal)

More people around the world turn to us for advanced power systems and around-the-clock energy services than any other company. Since we installed our first steam turbine in 1901, our installed base of steam and heavy-duty gas turbines has grown to over 10,000 units, representing over a million Megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in more than 120 countries. With over 13,500 wind and 3,600 hydro turbines, the installed capacity of renewable energy exceeds 160,000 MW.

We are currently seeking qualified candidate for Region Manager -Thermal Sales – West Africa (Ghana, Senegal)



Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Number: 1301430
Business: GE Energy
Business Segment: Energy – Power & Water
Posted Position Title: Region Manager -Thermal Sales – West Africa (Ghana, Senegal)
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Sales
Function Segment: Sales Management
Location: Ghana
City: Accra
Relocation Assistance No

Role Summary/Purpose:
The successful candidate will lead all of GE Power Generation – Thermal Sales activities in the region

Essential Responsibilities

- Establish and maintain customer relations at appropriate decision-maker levels
- Monitor, analyze, and understand market activities to continuously update the business on all region dynamics
- Develop effective market and transactional strategies inline with the business objectives
- Implement approved transactional strategies and drive to closure through all internal and external process steps
- Negotiate contracts and lead negotiating teams on all aspects of assigned projects
- Favourably position GE Energy with customers in the market.
- Consultative selling; Demonstrate and maintain a strong commitment to GE enterprise selling and boundary-less sales
- Expand GE Energy Power Generation partner pool of local / international contractors.
- Drive orders and lead growth opportunities for GE Energy.
- Own all GE Energy – Thermal Power Generation Sales activities in Western Africa
Qualifications/Requirements: - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree is preferred
- Strong technical / turbine product knowledge is preferred
- Commercial and contract negotiation experience
- Strong results oriented Sales experience, in Power Generation or other large ticket deals
- Strong collaborative deal-leadership and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and French

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