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Post:Distributed Power Sales & Solutions Engineer Organization: GE Global Growth & Operation
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Number: 1794297
Business Segment: Global Growth & Operations - Africa
About Us:
At GE Power & Water, we’re powering potential. Whether it’s our work with gas turbines, smart meters or wind energy, GE’s combination of science and technology is dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into the products and services that solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic, goal-oriented environment, working with the newest and most innovative technologies in the energy industry. Working with us means being a part of our ecomagination initiative and doing more than you ever thought possible to positively affect the future. If you’re a passionate, engaging team player looking to advance your career at a multinational company with an entrepreneurial feel, then join GE in creating the next generation of products and services that will impact the world for generations to come
Posted Position Title: Distributed Power Sales & Solutions Engineer - Ghana
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Business Management
Function Segment: Executive Management
Location: Ghana
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
City: Accra
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Relocation Assistance: No
Role Summary/Purpose: The Distributed Power Sales & Solutions Engineer will be responsible for profitable growth through increasing sales of GE's Distributed Power products, driving business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. The job holder will solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Role will be based out of Ghana...with extended scope in other West African markets except Nigeria.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities (focus on Distributed Power) to maintain and grow the sales pipeline. Follow life of the project together with Account Managers.
- Develop and execute sales strategies relevant to the market (Distributed Power) opportunities.
- Contribute positively to regional sales, orders, profitability, and ITO quality goals.
- Proactively promote and position GE technology (Gas and Steam Turbines, Aero derivative gas turbines, Gas Engines, Diesel engines (and other Energy Business Products and Services) early in the project phase to create value and influence by working closely with consultants, developers & customers.
- Use Aero & Gas Engines cycle tools (GTPro, Gatecycle, etc.) to perform cycle & equipment comparisons to establish economically optimum preferred cycle & configuration with involvement of and communication to the commercial teams & application engineers.
- Provide technical expertise to Sales & Commercial Operations in selecting, implementing, and developing competitive turbine product applications and power generation solutions.
- Make technical and Commercial presentations to all levels of customer organization.
- Review and influence customer specifications to assure compliance and/or noted exceptions for development of equipment and service quotations.
- Gather industry intelligence to inform business decision-making.
- Document competitors' activities and assess potential market moves.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years Gas turbine and combined cycle product knowledge.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering or systems work areas associated with electrical power systems, mechanical, thermal systems or controls and operation.
- Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
- Prior experience with customer specifications review, proposal development, and contract, development and negotiations.
- Demonstrated expertise in thermal power generation cycle analysis
- Experience with Cycle Deck, GT-Pro, Gate Cycle, or APPS or Wind Software.
- Experience in commercial environment with sales, marketing, application engineering or customer service.
- Six sigma training is preferred
- Solid presentation skills
- Strong creative problem solving skills
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong customer mindset
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Job Segments: Sales Engineer, Sales, Engineer, Thermal Engineering, Electrical, Engineering
How to Apply
http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Accra-Distributed-Power-Sales-&-Solutions-Engineer-Ghana-Job/2694783/
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