GE recruits Country Executive (West Africa) - Lagos

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Posted Position Title: Country Executive (West Africa)
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Business Management
Function Segment: Executive Management
Location: Nigeria
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
City: Lagos
Postal Code:
Relocation Assistance: Yes

Role Summary/Purpose:
The Country Executive for West Africa plays a key role in leading the O&G team in West Africa. He/she will be responsible for growing the O&G business in West Africa and will demonstrate leadership by managing all aspects of the O&G business including oversight and accountability for financial, operational, and compliance rigor. This person reports to the Regional Executive for O&G.

Core Responsibilities:
Lead a Regional O&G team in Nigeria + to determine / create customer needs, solve business problems through consultative approach, develop marketing, sales and strategic business plans and be responsible for increasing orders volume and profitability.

Create and maintain a culture of compliance according to the Company’s compliance standards

Drive financial rigor and accountability to ensure business plans meet customer need and maximize the Company’s profitability

Manage overall Sales revenue, margin, base costs and orders goals in a manner that fulfills business goals, while maintaining focus on high impact opportunities

Accountable for driving leadership and positive work culture in West Africa through ongoing direction, coaching and career development of new hires.

Develop influential relationships with customers and stakeholders at all levels and develop strategies to win profitable business from those customers

Provide key leadership in the generation of proposals, Business Selling Team (BST) initiatives, Ecomagination, and Six Sigma quality

Partner with Sales & Commercial, Operations, Local content, Finance, HR, Legal and Project Management functions to ensure support and successful execution of business goals and objectives.

Responsible for customer satisfaction evaluation, plans, and follow through

Provide country and site communications strategy consistent with local and global needs.

Process and analyze data to recommend business strategies to minimize cost and improve CM business.

Design, develop, implement, and institutionalize process improvements, focusing on enhanced transactional quality consistent with objectives.

Core Qualifications/Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Must have at least 10 additional years of experience in sales, operations, or strategic planning from the Oil & Gas industry.

Must be Fluent in English

Global experience working abroad for a multinational organization in a leadership role with direct reports

At least 5 years of leadership experience and proven track record of management and compliance leadership
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Must Possess the following Characteristics:
Lean/Six Sigma Certification
Experience working in multiple countries
Ability to develop influential customer relationships, plans, sales strategies, presentations, and proposals
Strong sales team leadership skills with a successful sales growth track record
Strong customer mindset
Strong influence and negotiation skills
Understanding of GE's and customer's financial drivers / needs
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Knowledge of market economics, competitive issues, technology and projects

Application Deadline
18th March 2013

Interested Candidate should apply here online