Lead Sales Specialist – Channel Sales

GE Vernova

Lead Sales Specialist for Channel Sales at GE Vernova, driving growth in public power sector through commercial activities and account management.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,800 - $154,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial activities within the Power Transmission sector, focusing on account management, sales strategy execution, and relationship building with key decision-makers. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce CRM for sales forecasting and maintaining healthy account performance.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentAccount ManagementMarket Intelligence AnalysisCommunication SkillsElectrical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingProposal DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentProduct ManagementAccount/Channel Planning

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant FieldValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Power TransmissionElectrical IndustryUtility IndustryCommercial ActivitiesCustomer Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercial activities for the Power Transmission business line across assigned customer accounts and sales territories
Develop and execute account/channel plans to support commercial strategies and the achievement of sales objectives
Collaborate with product line teams and external channel partners (manufacturers’ reps) to drive order intake
Maintain accurate forecasts for orders, margins, and sales pipelines within Salesforce CRM
Facilitate cash and receivables management to ensure healthy account performance
Provide actionable market intelligence—including pricing trends and competitive activity—to product line marketing teams
Conduct periodic account reviews with leadership to track progress and identify strategic opportunities
Travel regularly to customer locations to build relationships and support on-site commercial initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in a relevant field required (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering concentration preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in sales, account management, proposal development, business development, or product management
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the electrical, utility, or related industries
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence key decision-makers
Proven ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with high-level customer decision-makers
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, primarily within assigned territories, with occasional travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off