Sales manager Protection and Control

GE Vernova; Uusimaa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Finland-based, seeks a Sales Manager for Protection and Control to drive commercial strategy across the grid automation portfolio. Based in Finland in a hybrid role, you will translate complex technical challenges into high-value solutions, lead major negotiations, and build strong stakeholder relationships to expand regional coverage.

You will be responsible for the full sales cycle, including deal structuring, pricing, and closing, while fostering customer intimacy in digital

Qualifications

• Leadership in sales and negotiation
• Understanding of grid automation market
• Strong stakeholder management
• Excellent communication in English and Finnish
• Experience in tendering or business development within protection & control

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end sales cycle from opportunity qualification to contract closure
• Defines and executes commercial strategy for grid automation in Finland
• Leads pricing strategy and contract negotiations with customers
• Collaborates with channel partners to expand regional coverage

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, our Grid Automation business is at the heart of the global energy transition. We provide an end-to-end portfolio of innovative products, systems, and services, ranging from Substation Protection and Automation to advanced cyber-security and asset performance management, that keep the world’s power grids resilient and efficient.

Job Description

Do you want to drive the commercial strategy for critical grid automation solutions that are powering the global energy transition?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Sales Manager, Protection and Control to join our Grid Automation team based in Finland.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Sales Manager, Protection and Control will define and execute the commercial strategy for our grid automation portfolio across Finland.

You will act as a strategic partner to our customers, translating complex technical challenges into high-value solutions. You will lead high-stakes commercial negotiations, foster deep stakeholder relationships, and champion our values as you scale our regional footprint.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Driving commercial growth by proactively identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the Protection & Control market.
• Leading the full sales cycle, from deal structuring and pricing strategy to final contract negotiation and closure.
• Collaborating effectively with channel partners to maximize regional coverage and commercial impact.
• Creating and implementing regional sales strategies, ensuring alignment with budgets and order intake targets.
• Fostering long‑term customer intimacy, acting as a trusted advisor to key decision‑makers on digital substations, cyber security, and asset performance.
• Improving regional success by providing rigorous reporting and actionable plans to navigate market shifts and project complexities.

Skills for Success

You should be a results‑driven professional with:

• The ability to lead high‑level presentations and build influence with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• The capability to navigate complex sales scenarios and exercise professional judgment in proposal development.
• An understanding of market trends, competitor differentiation, and customer budgetary dynamics.
• An expertise in sales, tendering, or business development within the Protection & Control (P&C) sector.
• A formal education in Electrical Engineering is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Full proficiency in English and Finish.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in Finland. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty‑five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We’re determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position