Executive Sales Leader - Advanced Nuclear

Job Description Summary

The Executive Sales Leader will drive market development and business growth the Advanced Nuclear segment of our business. This senior-level leadership position is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing commercial opportunities for BWRX-300 deployment with key customers globally.

The ideal candidate brings deep industry knowledge, proven executive level selling experience in the energy sector, and the ability to lead complex deal cycles involving technical, regulatory, and financial stakeholders. This role will lead a sales team responsible for delivering orders, margin and revenue growth.

Wilmington, NC (USA) is the strongly preferred location for this role. Highly qualified remote candidates may also be considered.

Job Description

Success in this role looks like:

In this role, you will drive long-term commitments of $1B+. You will develop and execute go-to-market strategies for SMR deployment in new and existing customer segments. You will build and lead a sales organization responsible for sales efforts from prospects through proposals, contract negotiation and deal closure. You will develop executive-level relationships with customers and engage other stakeholders such as regulators, policy makers, and industry groups. You will represent the company at key conferences, government forums, and industry roundtables as a thought leader in new nuclear markets. You will have a strong knowledge of market economics, competitive dynamics, as well as energy technology and projects. In this role, you will bring together key decision makers in other parts of the GE Vernova enterprise and within the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy business, including product management, finance, legal, and engineering to assure technical and business alignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Sales leadership: Lead and develop the sales team that supports Advanced Nuclear to map customer needs and solve business problems through consultative approach. Develop strategic account plans and be responsible for delivering revenue, margin and long-term commitments. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the sales team. Attract, retain, and grow the talent pipeline. Drive Lean principles such as standard work and continuous improvement to build effective commercial processes that scale.
Stakeholder engagement: Develop influential relationships with customers at all levels. Become a valuable resource for product and market information and issue resolution. Engage broadly with industry groups externally and across the global GEV network internally. Promote a customer first mindset.
Market development and strategy: Develop customer strategies and product campaigns to drive business growth. Lead go-to-market programs for BWRX-300 deployment in target markets in US, Canada, UK, and Europe. Identify and cultivate key partner relationships. Educate on benefits of new nuclear, SMRs, and our BWRX-300 technology.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years senior sales, commercial development, or business development experience
Proven track record of selling complex, capital-intensive solutions to large customers
Minimum 10 years of experience within the Power Generation industry, with at least 3 years of experience in Nuclear
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business from an accredited university or college
Experience with direct management of employees

Desired Characteristics:

Postgraduate degree(s) in business and/or engineering
Deep understanding of energy markets, PPA structures, and long-cycle sales in regulated and deregulated environments
Executive presence and experience building relationships with utility CEOs, industrial executives, and public officials
Strong familiarity with nuclear technologies, particularly SMRs, advanced reactors, or energy infrastructure finance, is preferred
Experience working with cross-functional teams in highly regulated, technical industries
Strong commercial acumen
Complex contract negotiation or contract management experience
Demonstrated inclusive behavior with success in leading in a matrix organization
Demonstrated clear thinking with effective communication at all levels
Demonstrated understanding, application, and advocacy of Lean

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $220,000 and $330,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 30, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.