Digital Grid Senior Sales Manager

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Job Description Summary

As part of the MENAT Commercial team, we are looking for Digital Grid Sales Manager for MENAT region.

GridBeats, GE Vernova's innovative portfolio of software-defined automation solutions designed for grid digitalization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Distribution Automation, Digital Substations and cyber security which are parts of Gridbeats portfolio. This role requires a good understanding of power sector challenges and software solutions to optimize grid performance, reliability and security.

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Roles and Responsibilities

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Deliver major business goals for the portfolio, incl. financial metrics: orders, CCM%, market share objectives.

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Develop, drive and implement a comprehensive sales strategy, go to market strategy and value proposition for Distribution Automation , D igital Substation and Cyber security solutions across the MENAT region.

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Identify and engage with key stakeholders in utilities, grid operators, and industrial clients to promote digital substation and Cyber security offerings.

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Provide technical insights to customers, tailoring solutions to meet their specific grid optimization and security needs.

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Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering,  and marketing, to align sales strategies.

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Manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to contract closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

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Understand customer processes, touch points, objective & impacts.

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Drive forecast, risks and opportunities.

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Build strategy to win the large GA deals within the region, leverage the broader organization: Sales directors, KAM and Sales Manager in each country.

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Provide Input to the Market Sizing exercise, analysis of gaps and PL NPI Plan.

Required Qualifications

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Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering in related filed.

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Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of power transmission, distribution, and the digitalization of grid operations.

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Technical Expertise:   Distribution Automation, Digital Substation, OT cyber security Solutions.

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Sales & Business Acumen: 7-10 years of experience in Digital Solutions /Power systems/Automation, (last 3-5 years Sales experience), proven track record in complex sales, client engagement, and deal closure.

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Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to understand customer pain points and provide tailored digital solutions that address their needs.

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Communication & Negotiation: Presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

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CRM Proficiency: Knowledge of Salesforce CRM for managing leads, pipeline tracking, and customer interactions is an added advantage.

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language: English

Desired Characteristics

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Arabic, French is plus.

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Master's in engineering or MBA is plus

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Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic.

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Familiarity with the MENAT energy market landscape, regulatory environment, and key industry players

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Willingness and ability to travel >40% of the time

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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No