National Accounts Manager Job at GE

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Posted Position Title: National Accounts Manager
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Sales
Function Segment: Client Account and Affiliate Origination and Management
Location: Nigeria
City: Lagos

Role Summary/Purpose: 
As National Account Manager, the thriving nominee manages key relationships in West Africa both interior and external to the company. The function engages detailed work both between purposes, P&Ls, customers, and key external stakeholders to double-check optimum enterprise growth and margins following GE risk methods. This is a critical leadership function in the business and will offer important proficiency to augment our business in the local area in Nigeria and regionally in a demanding environment.

Core Responsibilities: 
Develop multiyear strategy for business growth that includes an understanding of assigned accounts, their business, their strategy and their needs with a clear understanding of the organization protocol for these accounts

Develop clear strategy of organizational protocol for all companies and Governmental and Non Governmental Bodies having direct and indirect influence on implementation of client's plans.

Provide strategic direction and support to manage relationships with key government agencies such as NAPIMS, DPR, NNPC and NCD Monitoring Board or any agency as required.

Work with the regional commercial team to develop and execute account strategies in pursuit of top line growth and margin expansion.

Develop strategic relationships with key customers and decision makers.

Coordinate and align global business strategy with regional business needs and priorities, incorporating relevant input from functions, external agencies and P&Ls.

Coordinate with regional commercial team to implement account strategies, structure deals and close orders.

Leverage the breadth of GE to increase competitive advantage.


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