{"id":1082,"date":"2010-08-07T04:11:43","date_gmt":"2010-08-07T03:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2010-08-03T04:17:23","modified_gmt":"2010-08-03T03:17:23","slug":"general-electric-ge-south-africa-sales-manager-jobs-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/general-electric-ge-south-africa-sales-manager-jobs-in-south-africa.html","title":{"rendered":"General Electric (GE) South Africa: Sales Manager Jobs in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

General Electric (GE) South Africa<\/strong> has a strong set of global businesses in infrastructure, finance and media aligned to meet today\u2019s needs, including the demand for global infrastructure; growing and changing demographics that need access to healthcare, finance, and information and entertainment; and environmental technologies.<\/p>\n

Work for Fortune’s Most Admired Company and enjoy incredible growth potential with General Electric. We currently have a Sales Manager position available in GE T&D, a division of the Energy business providing high-tech Advanced Metering Infrastructure solutions to the Utility industry.<\/p>\n

Our infrastructure businesses are helping build the energy, health, transportation, and technology infrastructure of the new century. These businesses provide the products and services that help developing regions participate in the global economy while also helping developed regions upgrade with cleaner, more efficient and better infrastructure technologies.<\/p>\n

Available Job Vacancy: <\/strong>Sales Manager 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Number: 1117736<\/p>\n

Function: Sales – Sales Management<\/p>\n

Business: GE Energy – Energy Services<\/p>\n

Career Level: Experienced<\/p>\n

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n

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Role Summary\/Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for the effective and profitable management of customer accounts. A key function of the Area Manager is the development of new leads and market opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Essential Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and close new sales opportunities.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development of effective go-to-market and market growth strategies<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop sales strategies to drive orders and sales performance under Regional Sales Manager\u2018s guidance<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify opportunities to drive volume growth in T&D Sales & Services for GE Energy Services<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manages sales opportunities for new and existing accounts through Customer Management System (CMS)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with customers to determine their CTQs and appropriate product\/service solutions needs<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Outlines, presents and sells the value of our products and services that can benefit our customer needs<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proactively influence customer product specifications using multi-tiered approach and leveraging the bigger GE<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide an essential link from the customer to commercial operations, marketing, engineering and product development teams<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations and within GE<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Partners with peers and management to enhance selling techniques and approaches in line with both the P&L\u2019s growth objectives and T&D\u2019s SmartGrid initiatives<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage expenses within budget and meets or exceeds orders and sales budget<\/p>\n

Qualifications\/Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 University degree in electronic or electrical engineering or equivalent qualifications.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent command of oral and written English skill is a must.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Min. 4 years Sales Management experience in a related field.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong customer service-oriented and demonstrates consistently high levels of performance.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong domain knowledge of the electricity supply industry is highly desirable<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work efficiently without direct supervision.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Environmental, Health and Safety mindset and compliance.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must be able to work in a multi-functional and matrix environment<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Valid Driver\u2019s License<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Possess unrestricted permit to work and reside in South Africa<\/p>\n

Desired Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n