Across North America, investment in electrification and grid modernization is growing rapidly as customers work to build a stronger, more resilient, and more connected power system. GE Vernova Electrification is a global technology leader delivering solutions across high- and medium-voltage substations, grid stability, FACTS, renewable energy and data center integration, and solar and battery inverter systems.
Our North America Electrification sales team includes nearly 200 professionals generating more than $10B in annual orders — with even greater growth ahead.
We are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to help drive that growth at key strategic accounts. In this highly visible role, you will build executive relationships, develop alliance agreements, and expand opportunities across the full GE Vernova Electrification portfolio. You will serve as a trusted partner to customers while bringing a unified “One GE Vernova” approach to every engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven leader who thrives on building relationships, shaping strategy, and delivering growth in one of the most dynamic sectors in the market.
This role reports to the Vice President, North America Business Development.
Preferred location in Chicago, IL.Job Description
As the ELEC Strategic Account Manager, you will:
Own the Customer Relationship from the C-suite down and ensure executive sponsorship is valued and provided by both organizations.
Own, drive the co-creation of, and maintain a holistic 3+ year account strategy and plan that aligns the GEV’s business strategies, priorities, and products/services with the customer’s long term strategic plan, objectives, needs, and culture.
Represent the entire ELEC and GEV portfolio, and support collaboration across ELEC and GEV Business Lines (BLs) for opportunities which require complex or multi-BL solutions.
Coordinate with ELEC BL Sales, Services, Execution and functional teams, as well as other GEV Business Units (BUs) and GEV Key Account Executives as appropriate.
Act as a central point of contact that facilitates and advocates for both GEV and the customer. Develop and drive the account relationship mapping process, pairing relationships from GEV CEO, ELEC CEO, NAM BD, and ELEC BL Leaders, etc with counterparts from the customer’s organization. Arrange regular business reviews and generate opportunities for ongoing engagements.
Collaborate with Strategic Account Executive counterpart from EDGE to increase penetration and strategy development across GEV. Co-sell with sales counterparts from Gas and Wind Power to improve ELEC “attach” rates to new generation projects. Engage and ensure ELEC inclusion in new generation “Reservation Agreements”.
Understand the nature of competitors’ offerings and develop ELEC counterstrategies to increase share of wallet and win rates.
Leverage standard work, operational data, and metrics to monitor the health of the customer relationship and satisfaction (NPS), the alignment with our priorities, and overall growth and profitability of the account.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Eng. or related discipline from an accredited university or college
Minimum 8 years of additional experience in direct sales/commercial, marketing, account management or another EPC or end user customer or supplier facing role.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the energy, T&D, power generation, and/or renewables industry
Proximity to the Customer Center of Competence or willingness to relocate.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time, as required.
Desired
Demonstrated success developing and maintaining GE cross business relationships at multiple levels.
Demonstrated ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining customer relationships at C-suite level
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry
Experience as the lead account manager/ leading an account team with identified key customers who have broad product portfolios.
Demonstrated strength in interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills; especially with all business levels including senior leadership.
Strong preference for candidate to be near a major airport in (less than 1 hour)
Strong financial management skills with knowledge of utility economics and competitive landscape
Experience navigating GEV Businesses in order to better combine GEV Vision with Customer Strategy to communicate the key interactions that can drive success for both organizations.
Advanced Degree
Preferred location: Chicago IL, Oakbrook Terrace IL
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $151,400.00 and $252,200.00. 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 May 04, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years in direct sales/commercial, marketing, account management, or supplier-facing roles
- Minimum 5 years in energy, T&D, power generation, or renewables
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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