Account Manager Job

GE Infrastructure, Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company, is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, GE delivers added value to its customers. GE provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimize total performance; protect customers' assets; prevent fouling and scaling; and safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization prior to employment. We would like to thank everyone who submits their resume for this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. For more information on GE Infrastructure, Water & Process Technologies, visit www.gewater.com . GE is an equal opportunity employerClient, Account and Affiliate Origination and ManagementDue to the upswing in the economy in the East African region underpinned by the discovery of new oil fields in this region has led to the increase of infrastructural and industrial spend in the area, GEW&PT would like to tap into this with our palette of technologies and become a leader in the water treatment market.The essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Engineered Systems Sales in the East African region.
· Development of East African market across the GE Water portfolio, by supporting existing partners,associated consultancies, engineering contractors, and municipalities..
· Develop a pipeline of well-qualified projects, which will provide short, medium and, long-term success.
· Provide accurate sales & revenue forecast as demanded by the sales leader.
· Provide prompt and responsive service to sales clients in respective areas.
· Understand customer’s needs, qualify leads, and work closely with the Engineering and Commercial Operations department to provide competitive solutions for our customers.
· Support wider SSA team on specific projects as necessary.
· Adhering to all internal procedures related to risk review stages and bid preparation.
· Support companies’ new products launch campaigns and gather market information for companies’ new developments.
· Interface with Product Marketing and other disciplines to leverage their expertise to create value proposition for customer
· Promote companies’ solutions by attending technical conferences, writing & delivering technical papers etc.
· Make integrity a main driver for all activities.
· Travel within the territory as workload dictates.
· Work with GEE and their EPC partners to get our RO and polishing technologies used in the Power installations.
· Have a excellent working knowledge of GE W&PT technologies: RO, SWRO, EDR, EDI, UF, MBR, AB Met and Thermal technologies and where specifically these can be introduced into the E African market
· Deliver agreed targets. These Key Metrics will include ORDERS, CONVERTIBLE REVENUE, and CASH.

· Graduate degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related science field. from an accredited university/college.
· Broad experience with piloting, designing, engineering or project-management, both in water treatment (UF), wastewater treatment (MBR) and RO-ED.
· At least 5 additional years of experience within Sales or Application Engineering· Ability to work without direct supervision.
· Ability to prioritize multi-faceted, fast paced job tasks.
· Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Strong commercial acumen.
· Existing contacts within the municipal or industrial water segment in the area  

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