Air & Water Commercial Development Program (July 2027 Start)

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is a two-year commercial development program at GE Appliances, located in Louisville, KY, with required geographic mobility upon completion. As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., GE Appliances is powered by individuals who believe anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. This program is specifically designed for motivated early-career professionals eager to make an impact in a rapidly growing and evolving industry, providing a deep dive into product knowledge, go-to-market strategies, and the technologies shaping the company’s growth in air and water solutions. It offers comprehensive exposure and hands-on experience, laying the groundwork for a successful commercial career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Louisville, KY
• Team: Air & Water organization
• Mission: To develop commercial skills and business acumen to manage and build the Air & Water business, preparing for a field-based sales management role.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Join the Inside Sales team at the National Sales Center, managing and building Air & Water business within assigned sales territories, which include various customer types and growth opportunities.
• Manage portfolios ranging from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 in annual sales within your assigned territories, developing critical sales skills and business acumen.
• After a 12-month Inside Sales rotation, spend the next 12 months in two Headquarters Assignments, such as Marketing, Product Management, or Sales Operations, to gain a broader understanding of the business, industry, customers, and internal teams.
• Participate in week-long general business seminar training courses during both the first and second years of the program, learning from experts to build strong commercial skills and business acumen for the Air & Water sales organization.
• Upon successful completion of the two-year program and its rotations, interview for field-based Area Sales Manager (ASM) positions located across the U.S., as geographic mobility is required for graduation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher completed within 18 months prior to the July 2027 start date, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0).
• Experience: Willingness to be geographically mobile within the United States and accept a field-based sales position upon program completion, with relocation assistance provided.
• Skills: Excellent communication and organization skills, self-directed and motivated to succeed, ability to develop, organize, and analyze sales plans, eagerness to learn and grow within a sales career, and flexibility to adapt to various time zone requirements.