Eaton
Position Overview
Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Lead Sales Engineer. This is a hybrid position and candidates for this role must reside within 75 miles of our Omaha, NE location to be considered for this position. Relocation assistance will be offered for successful applicants who live outside this location.
The primary function of the Lead Sales Engineer is to market and sell Eaton’s products and services to obtain orders that are profitable to Eaton. The position is expected to achieve electrical distribution and engineering services solutions sales results. This will be expected in the geographic market region consistent with the expectations of seasoned sales professionals. The primary responsibility is to manage the assigned customer base, to increase sales in the local marketplace, application guidance and technical assistance to assigned customers. This position is expected to develop, grow, and maintain relationships with Eaton employees, specifiers and customers, including Eaton authorized distributors.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
Quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
Build relationships with key customers to enhance long‑term business prospects
Work with factories to resolve technical issues
Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Possess excellent communication skills
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Ability to respond to a variety of circumstances while continuing to demonstrate superior selling skills for important customer services and applications
Electrical product knowledge
Ability to provide technical solutions built around customer needs
Skilled in time management
Possess negotiating skills while understanding and utilizing techniques needed to close orders
Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
Robust presentation & training skills
Experience utilizing value‑added selling techniques
Strong work ethic, competitiveness, willingness to learn and adept at building relationships
Experience working with Bidmanager and Vista
Ability to work in a fast‑paced working environment
Ability to travel up to 25%
Compensation & Benefits The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. The target total compensation range is $120,000 - $176,000. Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Eaton Benefits Overview.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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The primary function of the Lead Sales Engineer is to market and sell Eaton’s products and services to obtain orders that are profitable to Eaton. The position is expected to achieve electrical distribution and engineering services solutions sales results. This will be expected in the geographic market region consistent with the expectations of seasoned sales professionals. The primary responsibility is to manage the assigned customer base, to increase sales in the local marketplace, application guidance and technical assistance to assigned customers. This position is expected to develop, grow, and maintain relationships with Eaton employees, specifiers and customers, including Eaton authorized distributors.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
Quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
Build relationships with key customers to enhance long‑term business prospects
Work with factories to resolve technical issues
Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Possess excellent communication skills
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Ability to respond to a variety of circumstances while continuing to demonstrate superior selling skills for important customer services and applications
Electrical product knowledge
Ability to provide technical solutions built around customer needs
Skilled in time management
Possess negotiating skills while understanding and utilizing techniques needed to close orders
Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
Robust presentation & training skills
Experience utilizing value‑added selling techniques
Strong work ethic, competitiveness, willingness to learn and adept at building relationships
Experience working with Bidmanager and Vista
Ability to work in a fast‑paced working environment
Ability to travel up to 25%
Compensation & Benefits The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. The target total compensation range is $120,000 - $176,000. Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Eaton Benefits Overview.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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