Sales Manager, Protection and Control (Remote)

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Sales Manager for Protection and Control to lead the commercial strategy for grid automation in Finland. The role involves translating technical challenges into high-value solutions and driving negotiations with customers.

You will act as a strategic partner, manage key stakeholder relationships, and champion our renewable and grid modernization focus while embracing a remote/hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in Protection & Control (P&C) and grid automation sales.
• Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations with customers.
• Ability to build relationships with key decision-makers and partners.
• Fluency in English and Finnish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the commercial strategy for the grid automation portfolio in Finland.
• Lead the full sales cycle from opportunity to contract closure.
• Collaborate with channel partners to maximize regional coverage and impact.
• Provide reporting and actionable plans to navigate market shifts.

Skills

Lead presentations

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Strategic sales

English fluency

Finnish language

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Sales manager Protection and Control

Location: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary 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

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