Posted Position Title Account Manager

Job Number	1875888
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	About Us At GE Oil & Gas, we’re powering potential. Whether we’re developing technologies to make extraction safer and more efficient, or subsea devices that will usher in a new phase in drilling, GE’s Oil & Gas teams are committed to creating the high-tech products and solutions that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a flexible, creative environment that fosters the groundbreaking intellectual property and patents that make GE a global leader. Here you’ll have the opportunity to take control of your career within the engineering and business worlds, surrounded by diverse, credentialed talent who work together to make a real difference. If you’re a passionate, sound decision maker who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, then join GE in creating the next generation of oil and gas innovations and technologies that will impact the globe for generations to come.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sales
Function Segment	Client, Account and Affiliate Origination and Management
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Aberdeen
Postal Code	AB21 0GU
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	The Sales Account Manager - Drilling Systems demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. The position will be based in Aberdeen.
Essential Responsibilities	Sales of Hydril and Vetco Gray New Build & Repair products, as assigned, to local customers  Calling on assigned key customer accounts and maintaining positive relationships to help foster growth and future success  Work with customers to determine appropriate product/service solutions  Cultivate long-term relationships at all levels of customer organizations and within GE  Assume overall responsibility for complete customer satisfaction  Travel as required for sales calls, customer support and services  Working with inside sales in order to ensure proper quotation, order entry and delivery of products to assigned customer base  Managing and overseeing the Overhaul and Repair process of assigned customer equipment  Effectively forecast sales and report to senior management on a regular basis  Provide sales and customer support outside of assigned geographical territory on an as-needed basis  Provide liaison between customers and Manufacturing, Engineering and Senior Sales personnel to provide service and support as required.
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor’s degree and/or previous experience in drilling / production industry  Willingness to travel as required  Must possess clean driving record  Proven experience in the oil and gas drilling production industry  Proven ability to manage others and work independently and as part of a team  Strong written and oral communication skills  Willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges and to grow the local business as part of a global company growth initiative.
Desired Characteristics	Strong knowledge of local marketplace and clients.