Air & Water Commercial Development Program

Job Description

Air & Water Commercial Development Program (July 2027 Start) | GE Appliances, a Haier company

The Tone:
This is an early-career commercial development program at GE Appliances, a Haier company, based in Louisville, KY, with a required commitment to geographic mobility upon graduation. As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., GE Appliances is powered by creators, thinkers, and makers who believe in continuous improvement and the power of collaboration to “make good things, for life.” This program is designed for highly motivated early-career professionals eager to make a tangible impact in the rapidly expanding air and water solutions industry. Participants will gain comprehensive exposure to product knowledge, go-to-market selling strategies, and the innovative technologies that drive the company’s growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Louisville, KY
• Team: Rotational experiences within the Air & Water organization
• Mission: Develop strong commercial skills and business acumen to drive growth for GE Appliances’ Air & Water solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inside Sales Immersion: Spend 12 months on the Air & Water Inside Sales team at the National Sales Center, managing and expanding a diverse portfolio of 50+ customers with annual sales ranging from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000, developing critical sales skills and business acumen.
• Cross-Commercial Rotations: Complete two 6-month Headquarters Assignments (Cross Commercial Experience) over the subsequent 12 months, rotating through functions such as Marketing, Product Management, or Sales Operations to deepen understanding of the overall business, industry, and internal teams beyond direct sales.
• Structured Training: Participate in week-long general business training courses annually, enhancing foundational business skills and commercial competencies throughout the two-year program.
• Post-Program Placement: Actively prepare for and interview for field-based Area Sales Manager (ASM) positions located across the U.S., which represent the intended career path upon graduation from the program.
• Mobility Requirement: Fulfill the mandatory requirement to be geographically mobile within the United States and accept a field-based sales position as a condition for graduating from the Air & Water Commercial Development Program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An entry-level professional holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which must be completed within 18 months prior to the July 2027 start date, and possessing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of 4.0).
• Experience: Demonstrable eagerness to learn and grow within a professional sales career, coupled with a self-directed and motivated approach to achieving success in a commercial environment.
• Skills: Possess excellent communication and organizational capabilities, the ability to develop, structure, and analyze comprehensive sales plans, flexibility to adapt to varying time zone requirements for assigned territories, and the capacity to travel to customer locations on a semi-annual basis.