Commercial Development Program (January 2027)

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, invites you to join the Commercial Development Program (CDP), an early-career sales development track based in Louisville, Kentucky. The program lasts 2.5 years and focuses on building core sales and leadership skills with structured rotations and seminars.

You’ll gain exposure to Retail Inside Sales, Builder Inside Sales, and a Headquarters assignment, with real opportunities to advance to field-based leadership after graduation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed within the 24 months prior to start date.
• GPA ≥ 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Geographically mobile within the United States; willing to relocate for assignments.
• Flexible to adapt to time zone requirements in assigned territories.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Join GE Appliances’ Inside Sales team at the National Sales Center in Louisville.
• Manage and build Retail and Contract (Builder) businesses.
• Cover territories with 100+ customers and grow annual sales.
• Rotate through HQ assignment and cross-commercial experiences.
• Relocation assistance available.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Sales planning

Geographically mobile

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

GPA ≥ 3.0

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? At this time, GE Appliances is accepting applications for candidates eligible to start in January2027. GE Appliances’ Commercial Development Program (CDP) is the premier development program for early-career sales professionals and builds the foundation for long-term commercial leadership roles within GE Appliances. CDP concentrates on the development of sales and leadership skills and provides a direct path to a field-based sales manager position. The duration of the development program is2.5years. During this time, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the GE Appliances sales organization, support functions, and tools to build a successful sales and marketing career at GE Appliances.

How You’ll Create Possibilities

The development program is made up of several key components to build strong commercial skills and business acumen:

1. Retail Inside Sales
2. Contract (Builder) Inside Sales
3. Cross-Commercial Experience (Headquarters Assignment)
4. Seminar Training Courses (week-long general business training in year1 and year2)

Candidates selected for this leadership program will join GE Appliances’ Inside Sales team at our National Sales Center located in Louisville, Kentucky as they manage and build significant Retail and Contract (Builder) businesses. Participants are assigned sales territories that provide a variety of customer types and growth opportunities to develop sales skills and business acumen. Territories may consist of100+ customers and manage $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 portfolios of annual sales. After completing the Inside Sales assignments, CDPs will move to a Headquarters Assignment (Cross Commercial Experience) for3-6months based on continuing CDP development and business opportunity. This assignment is designed for participants to gain a better understanding of the overall business, industry, customers, and internal teams beyond the insides sales roles. Upon completion of rotations, CDP participants will interview for field-based Area Sales Manager (ASM) positions located across the U.S. CDP participants are required to be geographically mobile within the United States and accept a field-based sales position in order to graduate from the program. Relocation Assistance Available.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher completed within the 24 months prior to start date
• Cumulative GPA >=3.0 (out of 4.0)
• Geographically mobile within the United States and willing to accept a field-based sales position upon completion of CDP program (relocation assistance provided)
• Have schedule flexibility to adapt to various time zone requirements in assigned territories
• Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is hiring is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now, nor in the future, for this position
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a Sales career
• Possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Be self-directed and motivated to succeed
• Ability to develop, organize and analyze sales plans
• Relocation Assistance Available

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world’s best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.