Senior Aero Services Sales Director

Customer Facing Staff Manager

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base. We are hiring a Customer Facing Staff Manager; a dynamic professional with a passion for driving business and team growth while shaping commercial strategies. A Sales director who thrive in customer-facing environments and possess the hunter's mentality with the commercial judgment and the acumen to influence outcomes and secure business wins.

Job Description

Responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team across the North American region, focused on selling Aero gas turbine products, services, parts, and integrated solutions. Attracts, retains, and nurtures top commercial talent, fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and customer-centricity. Drives creative and strategic solutions to address complex customer needs, product portfolios, market dynamics, and sales processes. Influences and aligns individual contributors and cross-functional teams, while negotiating with external partners, vendors, and key customers to secure strategic deals. Provides direction and oversight to functional teams and high-impact projects with significant resource requirements, risk, and complexity. Develops and applies commercial expertise across multiple countries, product lines, and customer segments, ensuring consistent delivery and execution across diverse sales territories. Interprets internal and external business challenges, recommending and implementing industry-leading best practices to enhance products, processes, and services. Leverages deep understanding of global and regional industry trends to inform strategic decision-making and long-term planning. Evaluates and synthesizes complex data inputs, challenging assumptions, and conflicting information to drive sound commercial decisions. Communicates complex strategic messages across the organization and externally, influencing stakeholders to adopt new perspectives and approaches.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 15 years of experience in Job Family Group(s) / Function(s)). 10 years of proven commercial / sales / or Operations experience within the Power Generation Industry.

Other Eligibility

Proven track record in Gas Turbine Power Generation with deep industry expertise and enhanced customer relationship management. Demonstrated success in leading large teams. Up to 50% travel within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

Exceptional strategic thinking and commercial acumen. Strong oral and written communication skills, with executive presence. Inspirational leadership style with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and team development. Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and lead through influence. Advanced project and program management capabilities. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is : $151,400.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 35% sales Incentive bonus. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least October 30th 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes.