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This Senior Sales Manager role is responsible for winning business for Aeroderivative Gas Turbines in the US, focusing on datacenter growth. It requires specialized knowledge across LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 product lines, along with strong commercial judgment and leadership. The position involves developing sales strategies, managing resources, and influencing business outcomes within operating guidelines. The role is remote with up to 25% travel, and offers a competitive salary range of $128,400 to $213,900.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Senior Sales Manager position at GE Vernova. With over 8 years of commercial sales experience, including significant work in the energy and gas turbine sector, I have a proven track record of winning complex contracts and driving revenue growth. My expertise in datacenter market strategies and deep understanding of aeroderivative gas turbines makes me an excellent fit for this role. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team and look forward to discussing how my skills can support your objectives.
Sample interview questions
I have spent the last five years selling gas turbine solutions to industrial and power generation clients. I specialize in the LM2500 and LM6000 lines, having closed deals totaling over $100M. I understand their unique value propositions and have successfully positioned them for datacenter and peaking applications.
I would start by analyzing the specific power demands and grid reliability challenges of datacenter operators. Then I'd align our product capabilities with their needs, create tailored contracts with performance guarantees, and build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships.
In a previous role, I negotiated a multi-year service agreement with a major utility. The deal had complex terms involving fuel efficiency penalties. I analyzed the risks and adjusted the pricing structure to protect our margins, resulting in a profitable contract that also met the client's reliability needs.
I set clear goals, ensure open communication, and leverage each member's strengths. For example, I led a team of engineers and commercial analysts to develop a proposal for a large datacenter project, coordinating their efforts and maintaining transparent timelines, which helped us win the bid.
I would use market data, customer feedback, and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities. I'd also collaborate with internal stakeholders to align our offerings with market trends, and my experience in contract management allows me to design innovative commercial models that differentiate us.
Job Description Summary
Customer facing staff responsible for winning business Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. Subject to Commercial policy objectives. Has independence in achieving commercial objectives within operating budgets and operating guidelines. There is moderate autonomy within the role to enter into/execute Commercial arrangements. High levels of Commercial judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Based within the US and responsible for selling product(s), services, parts, solutions, or complex projects for Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
- Requires specialized knowledge across LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 product lines, markets, sales processes, or customer groups. Requires strong commercial awareness and is expected to influence the development of strategy for their broad sales territory, including management of resources.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Driven by Market knowledge and understanding of the install base (new and existing)
- Supporting Datacenter growth within the region and developing long term strategies and contracts to support a complex Customer base.
- May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others’ options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial sales, commercial operations, contract management, or a related commercial function; OR
- High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial sales, commercial operations, contract management, or a related commercial function.
Eligibility Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel, typically once per month.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Prior Sales/Commercial Experience
- GEV Leadership Program experience
- Current Gas Power/ Gas Turbine Services Experience
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 position
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $128,400.00 and $213,900.00. 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: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 31, 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.
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