Software Solutions Sales at General Electric - GE

Role Summary:

The Software Solutions Sales Director, SSA is responsible for managing the overall Grid Software Sales effort within GE Energy Connections supporting our Sub Sahara Africa region to ensure attainment of growth targets.

Software Solutions Sales Director Job Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class team focused on meeting the Customer and shareholder objectives
• Lead and motivate a team of sales professionals to solicit new business and / or retain and penetrate existing business in order to drive growth
• Ability to develop and execute on growth plans while meeting short term business objectives
• Responsible for earning customer trust through solid execution – establish win/win partnerships and deepen relationships
• Focus on programs that are aligned with business strategy and ensure resources are aligned properly
• Develop and drive the strategic growth vision and objectives, including participating inessential operating rhythm processes with product management, engineering and services
• Implement the execution framework on identified opportunities, which includes the orders forecasting to deal closure
• Manage assigned initiatives to maximize long-term to maximize profitability
• Create processes to seek new and / or additional income / business developmentopportunities
• Establish, cultivate and maintain customer relations at appropriate decision-maker levels
• Monitor, analyze, and understand market activities to continuously update the business on all region dynamics including in-depth competitive assessments
• Develop effective market and transactional strategies inline with the business objectives
• Lead the development of sales opportunities and coordinate with the business lines sales support groups
• Drive Commercial process improvements and leverage tools for growth (SFDC, etc.)

Requirements for the Software Solutions Sales Director Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, science, engineering, technology or related discipline
• 10+ years experience in sales, management consulting, or strategic planning in software organizations
• 5+ years experience in software sales leadership
• Legal authorization to work in any of the countries job posting is advertised in Sub Sahara Africa.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Must be willing to travel 50-75%
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the roles location.