Commercial Development Program (January 2027)

About the role

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 January 2027. 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 is 2.5 years. 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. Position Commercial Development Program (January 2027) Location USA, Louisville, KY 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 year 1 and year 2) 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 of 100+ 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) for 3-6 months 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 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