Senior Outside Sales Engineer

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Senior Outside Sales Engineer. This is a hybrid position and candidates must reside within 50 miles of our Chanhassen, MN location to be considered for this position.

• Build relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects
• Execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications
• Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product lines, operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide customer-centric solutions
• Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions
• Assist teammates on training channel on Eaton products and electronic tools
• Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preferences and buying habits to drive data-based decisions
• Provide accurate and timely planning and specification interpretation, quotation and technical support
• Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals

• General knowledge of Eaton electrical product and service capabilities
• Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
• Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
• Ability to leverage internal stakeholders to meet customer and organizational needs
• Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
• Technical problem-solving, communication, customer service, time management, presentation, planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Understanding of sales processes
• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years in a technical or commercial field
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Chanhassen, MN will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive, with a target total compensation range of $107,250 - $157,300. Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of 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 consistent with applicable local laws.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call to discuss your specific need. Accommodation requests only will be accepted at this number.

Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits and other programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.