If you thrive at the intersection of commercial strategy, operational rigor, and executive partnership — and you want that work to matter at scale — this role was built for you. GE Vernova is at the center of one of the most consequential energy transitions in history, and the North America New Units Sales organization is on the front lines of winning the business that makes it possible. As Senior Sales Operations Leader - Wind, you will serve as a trusted thought partner and force multiplier for the General Manager (GM) / Executive Director of North America New Units Sales — bringing structure, accountability, and momentum to a team of experienced sales professionals working on high-stakes commercial opportunities.
This is a senior individual contributor role with direct reporting to the regional sales leader and a dotted-line relationship with the Commercial Enablement Leader, aligning regional priorities with enterprise-wide standards and capabilities.Job Description
What You'll Do
Strategy & Leadership Support
- Act as a strategic advisor to the GM / Executive Director — translating sales priorities into clear plans, accountable actions, and disciplined follow-through.
- Represent the North America New Units Sales organization in cross-functional leadership forums; develop executive briefings, decision materials, and recommendations.
- Lead high-priority initiatives across Sales, Finance, Product, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Competitiveness teams.
- Partner with Sales Excellence to deploy enterprise processes while advocating for regional needs and market realities.
Operating Cadence & Accountability
- Design and lead a practical regional sales operating mechanism aligned to global standards and tailored to the North American market.
- Establish effective cadences covering pipeline health, bidding activity, opportunity and account reviews, customer engagement planning, and leadership reporting.
- Ensure reviews are decision-oriented — with clear owners, escalation paths, and consistent follow-through.
- Identify execution gaps and mobilize cross-functional support to resolve issues before they affect customers or commercial outcomes.
Commercial Execution & Customer Focus
- Partner with sales leaders to sharpen pipeline quality, opportunity prioritization, forecast confidence, and conversion from pursuit to order — leveraging strong data analytics.
- Support rigorous win planning for priority opportunities, including customer value proposition development, competitive positioning, executive sponsorship, and risk management.
- Strengthen account and customer engagement planning — including relationship mapping, leadership engagement, meeting preparation, and disciplined follow-up.
- Support the Competitiveness Team in win/loss reviews and translate insights into improved pursuit strategy and internal execution.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Convert commercial data into clear, actionable insights on pipeline health, sales performance, market trends, and loss drivers.
- Partner with the Commercial Excellence and Commercial Digital Strategy teams to improve dashboards, key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, data quality, and adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) and commercial tools.
- Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to eliminate low-value activity and strengthen commercial execution across the team.
Who You Are
You are a commercially minded operator who combines analytical sharpness with executive presence — someone who can hold the big picture and the details at the same time, and who earns trust quickly in high-performance environments.
Required qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, engineering, finance, economics, analytics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in sales operations, commercial strategy, chief of staff, business operations, sales leadership, pricing, commercial finance, or related discipline.
- 15-20% travel based on business needs
- Significant experience in sales operations, commercial excellence, strategy, or a Chief of Staff function — ideally within a complex industrial, energy, or technology business
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience turning data into actionable commercial insights
- Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Configure Price Quote (CPQ), Tableau, or similar analytics and commercial performance tools
- Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and executive presentation
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting a North American or regional sales organization in a power, energy, or capital equipment environment
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with win/loss analysis and competitive intelligence processes
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: sales incentive.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 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, finance, economics, analytics, or a related field
- At least 6 years of progressive experience in sales operations, commercial strategy, chief of staff, business operations, sales leadership, pricing, commercial finance, or a related discipline
- Significant experience in sales operations, commercial excellence, strategy, or a Chief of Staff function, ideally in a complex industrial, energy, or technology business
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and driving accountability across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills and experience turning data into actionable commercial insights
- Proficiency with CRM, CPQ, Tableau, or similar analytics and commercial performance tools
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation communication skills
- Ability to travel 15–20% based on business needs
- Experience supporting a North American or regional sales organization in a power, energy, or capital equipment environment
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with win/loss analysis and competitive intelligence processes
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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