GE Vernova

GEV ELEC Strategic Account Manager

GE Vernova  •  $151k - $252k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Remote)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Serves as the GE Vernova Electrification Systems segment (GEV ELEC) central point of contact supporting the value proposition for the entire segment portfolio (Grid Systems Integration, Power Transmission, Prolec, Grid Automation & Software, and Power Conversion and Storage) for both equipment and services, by maintaining a deep understanding of the customer’s culture, needs, business objectives & business strategy, while leading all aspects of account management, promotion & selling of solutions, and ensuring one GEV face to the customer to increase the shareholder value of GEV and the Customer.

Preferred location in Chicago, IL.

As the ELEC Strategic Account Manager, you will:

  • Own the Customer Relationship from the C-suite down and ensure executive sponsorship is valued and provided by both organizations.

  • Own, drive the co-creation of, and maintain a holistic 3+ year account strategy and plan that aligns the GEV’s business strategies, priorities, and products/services with the customer’s long term strategic plan, objectives, needs, and culture.

  • Represent the entire ELEC and GEV portfolio, and support collaboration across ELEC and GEV Business Lines (BLs) for opportunities which require complex or multi-BL solutions.

  • Coordinate with ELEC BL Sales, Services, Execution and functional teams, as well as other GEV Business Units (BUs) and GEV Key Account Executives as appropriate.

  • Act as a central point of contact that facilitates and advocates for both GEV and the customer. Develop and drive the account relationship mapping process, pairing relationships from GEV CEO, ELEC CEO, NAM BD, and ELEC BL Leaders, etc with counterparts from the customer’s organization Arrange regular business reviews and generate opportunities for ongoing engagements.

  • Collaborate with Strategic Account Executive counterpart from EDGE to increase penetration and strategy development across GEV. Co-sell with sales counterparts from Gas and Wind Power to improve ELEC “attach” rates to new generation projects. Engage and ensure ELEC inclusion in new generation “Reservation Agreements”.

  • Understand the nature of competitors’ offerings and develop ELEC counterstrategies to increase share of wallet and win rates.

  • Leverage standard work, operational data, and metrics to monitor the health of the customer relationship and satisfaction (NPS), the alignment with our priorities, and overall growth and profitability of the account.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Eng. or related discipline from an accredited university or college

  • Minimum 8 years of additional experience in direct sales/commercial, marketing, account management or another EPC or end user customer or supplier facing role.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the energy, T&D, power generation, and/or renewables industry

  • Proximity to the Customer Center of Competence or willingness to relocate.

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time, as required.

Desired

  • Demonstrated success developing and maintaining GE cross business relationships at multiple levels.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining customer relationships at C-suite level

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry

  • Experience as the lead account manager/ leading an account team with identified key customers who have broad product portfolios.

  • Demonstrated strength in interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills; especially with all business levels including senior leadership.

  • Strong preference for candidate to be near a major airport in (less than 1 hour)

  • Strong financial management skills with knowledge of utility economics and competitive landscape

  • Experience navigating GEV Businesses in order to better combine GEV Vision with Customer Strategy to communicate the key interactions that can drive success for both organizations.

  • Advanced Degree

  • Preferred location: Chicago IL, Oakbrook Terrace IL

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $151,400.00 and $252,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: sales incentive.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 26, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have the energy to change the world.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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