Job Description Summary:

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for identifying and developing sales/growth opportunities for GE military products and services in the assigned region. The candidate will have a sufficient technical background and strong communication skills to confidently represent our aviation and marine products and services to government, armed forces and industry entities in the Middle East & Africa.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Grow the business in Middle East & Africa
• Represent military engine and systems product lines to position our products and services successfully in the military market
• Provide expertise and insight into the region's military priorities, budgets, procurement and policy procedures; provide insight into long term trends and mar ket conditions for GE Aviation’s military products and services
• Establish detailed customer profiles that identify short term and longer term growth opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to regional leadership, senior management and headquarters personnel on defence procurement processes and regulations and import/export requirements for defence articles
• Lead the development and execution of an overall growth strategy for military engine and systems products/services in the MENAT
• Provide leadership for existing and new engine and systems sales and marketing campaigns in the Middle East & Africa
• Assist in executing an industry strategy with public and private sectors
• Carry out additional activities as needed/required by the business to support and grow in the region.
• Support local and US-based GE personnel with business appointments with key political, military and industry decision-makers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners in region
• Lead and grow talent on regional team of 3 direct reports.
• All activities to be conducted in accordance with GE Corporate, GE International and GE Aviation integrity guidelines.

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candour, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically priorities work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Additional Requirements

• Problem solver