Commercial Development Program (January 2027)

Job Description

Commercial Development Program (January 2027) | GE Appliances, a Haier company

The Tone:
This is an early-career development program at GE Appliances, a Haier company, located in Louisville, KY for its initial phase. 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 creating “good things, for life.” This program is the premier development opportunity for aspiring sales professionals, building the foundation for long-term commercial leadership and providing a direct path to a field-based sales manager position.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time (2.5-year development program)
• Location: In-person, Louisville, KY (initial phase)

• Team: Inside Sales team at the National Sales Center, participating in a structured development program.
• Mission: To develop sales and leadership skills, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the GE Appliances sales organization and a direct path to a field-based sales management role.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Retail Sales: Manage and build significant Retail Inside Sales portfolios, including territories with over 100 customers and $10,000,000 – $20,000,000 in annual sales.
• Contract Sales: Develop and manage Contract (Builder) Inside Sales businesses, overseeing sales territories that offer diverse customer types and growth opportunities.
• Headquarters Assignment: Complete a 3-6 month Cross-Commercial Experience at headquarters to gain a broader understanding of the overall business, industry, customers, and internal teams.
• Training: Participate in week-long general business seminar training courses during the first and second years of the program.
• Field Placement: Interview for and accept a field-based Area Sales Manager position located across the U.S. upon successful completion of the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher completed within 24 months prior to the January 2027 start date, qualifying candidates for an early-career sales leadership program.
• Experience: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0).
• Skills: Geographical mobility within the United States and willingness to accept a field-based sales position, excellent communication and organizational skills, self-direction and motivation to succeed, adaptability to various time zone requirements, ability to develop, organize, and analyze sales plans, and eagerness to learn and grow within a sales career.
• Legal: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and GE Appliances will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this position.