Commercial Development Program (CDP)

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 the following months:
January 2026
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 may vary between 2.5-3 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.PositionCommercial Development Program (CDP)LocationUSA, 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. Air & Water Inside Sales

4. Cross-Commercial Experience (Headquarters Assignment)
5. 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, Contract (Builder) and Air/Water 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

• Ability to travel to customers on a semi-annual basis

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. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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