Experienced Commercial Leadership Program - GG&O Africa Job at General Electric (GE)

Job Title: Experienced Commercial Leadership Program – GG&O Africa

Job Number: 1427782

Location: Ikoyi – Lagos, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal

Company: General Electric (GE)

Essential Responsibilities:

•   The Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP) demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

•   The Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP) accelerates the development of commercial savvy talent through a structured program combining coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars.

•   ECLP is a two-year program consisting of three eight-month, rotational assignments within the commercial operations functions / sub-regions of the GE Global Growth & Operations Africa organization. Rotations will involve interaction with high-level management and exposure to other functions & GE businesses. In addition, candidates will be trained in GE’s Six Sigma Quality methodology and be required to complete two DMAIC projects to become Black Belt Certified.

•   Program participants strengthen their commercial, business, and leadership skills by completing an intensive curriculum consisting of eight weeks of classroom training and in-residence global symposiums.

Qualifications/Requirements:   

•   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

•   At least 3 additional years of marketing experience.

•   Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA) or Marketing is preferred.

•   Prior commercial (sales and marketing) experience is preferred.

•   Prior customer or market experience is preferred.

•   Strong analytical, project management and organizational skills.

•   Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

•   Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

•   Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class).

•   Geographic mobility, flexibility and global mindset.

Application Link: Job Application Portal

Experienced Commercial Leadership Program - GG&O Africa Job