Title : Account Manager - Land / Surface
Company : General Electric
Location : Texas
Date Acquired : 7/28/2010 3:23:33 AM
Job Number 1240623
Business GE Energy
Business Segment Energy - Oil & Gas
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Posted Position Title Account Manager - Land / Surface
Career Level Experienced
Function Sales
Function Segment Sales Management
Location United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces Texas
Relocation Expenses Full Expenses
Role Summary/Purpose The Account Manager for Land / Surface accounts is responsible for building a sales order book for the Land / Surface accounts in the region. In this position, you will:
Essential Responsibilities
* Identify target customers as defined by Company strategy, specifically the land market segmentation exercise, and other market information that is available to achieve this end
* Prepare and maintain account plans for major accounts, setting strategies and targets in agreement with his / her supervisor
* Communicate customer requirements into the organization and ensure bidding and order processing is activated and followed through to a timely conclusion
* Be involved during the bidding process and work with the proposals and project/operations organizations to ensure that quotations are of high quality and meet customer requirements Within management guidelines, the account manager should set the proposed selling prices and fully understand the fiscal effect of each bid
* When involved with project work, the account manager should be closely involved with all phases of the project execution, involving himself/herself in all events that require action to resolve technical, commercial or delivery issues
* Be responsible for forecasting customers' requirements and maintain a current forecast through the marketing and forecasting database
* Develop working relationships with key individuals within the customers' organizations to build trust and understanding and to be able to establish / anticipate the customers' requirements for GE Drilling and Production products and services
* Be fully conversant with Company safety policies and procedures and always behave in a manner that satisfies safety requirements
* Ensure that all business dealings, discussions and negotiations are conducted with complete probity and in compliance with the guidelines as set out in the Companys code of ethics
Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or a minimum of 4 years professional work experience
* Minimum of 3 years experience in Sales, Account Management or Customer Support / Services
Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
* Effective oral and written communication
* Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the region to call on targeted accounts
* Successful oilfield sales track record along with strong presentation / account management skills
* Experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry, specifically in the wellhead and/or pressure control industry
* Strong PC skills, able to use Microsoft Office
PLEASE NOTE: This position will be located in Fort Worth, Texas.
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