Business Segment
Energy - Power & Water

About Us
GE Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company, is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, GE delivers added value to its customers. GE provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimize total performance; protect customers' assets; prevent fouling and scaling; and safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. For more information on GE Water & Process Technologies, visit <web address removed> . GE is an equal opportunity employer. An attractive base/commission salary structure, bonus, benefits, and company vehicle is part of the total compensation package for this role

Role Summary/Purpose
The Account Manager is responsible for the effective and profitable management of assigned customer accounts and developing new business from prospecting to close. Full responsibility for driving, penetrating and owning customer relationship. Responsible for growth targets , budgets and customer service resolution. This role is based in Fort McMurray Alberta

Essential Responsibilities
- Works with current customers to provide value & meet service needs. - Outlines, presents and sells the value of our products and services that can benefit our customer needs. - Participates in plant visits to gather samples, observe instruments, and obtain information and analyzes/interpret results and reports any corrective actions to the customer. - Conducts required training of operating personnel to ensure their understanding of the parameters under which their equipment operates. - Builds upon internal relationships and starts to develop strong relationships with customers. - Leverages client input for feedback to commercial teams (Marketing and Sales) in new product development and industry trends. Develop and manage penetration strategies for key target accounts, with external and internal stakeholder input - Partners with peers and management to enhance selling techniques and approaches. - Effectively coordinates relationships and interfaces with Commercial Operations, Technical Marketing, Product management and other functions. - Documentation of observations at plant visits updates and contributes final reports intended for an internal audience. - Is able to effectively manage time and budget or expense parameters

Qualifications/Requirements
- B.S. Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), Biology, or Chemistry, OR Bachelors Degree in any discipline plus 4 years experience in the water treatment field. - Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities -Demonstrated sales/people skills and/or aptitude. - The candidate must possess solid communication skills (both written and verbal). - Candidate should be able show that he/she has the aptitude to succeed in a technical and relationship driven business. - Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. - The candidate must be willing to work independently (after proper training) and be a self-starter. - Ability and willingness to travel within territory. - Experience in direct sales, account, or team leadership or industry operations - Solid experience in business development or building growth plans Strategic or product marketing exposure Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions Able to effectively interface with all levels of internal and external customers This role is based in Fort McMurray Alberta and relocation, and living assistance will be provided

Desired Characteristics
- Experience in direct sales, account, or team leadership or industry operations- Solid experience in business development or building growth plans is preferred Strategic or product marketing exposure Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions Able to effectively interface with all levels of internal and external customers