Lead Outside Sales Engineer

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

Join Our Team:
Making a Difference at Eaton Are you passionate about working for a company that not only delivers cutting-edge solutions but also prioritizes ethical practices and environmental impact? At Eaton, we’re on a mission to power the world around us while leaving a positive footprint.

Who we are:

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more.

Our commitment :
We’re not just about business; we’re about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What will you do?
• Build and own relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects
• Learn and understand business models to better own, develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• Collaboration and leverage Channel to execute on business objectives
• Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
• Use corporate tools and business analytics about the customer to drive data-based decisions about account opportunities and growth
• Collaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions
• Lead technical presentations at customer's forums and local technical associations
• Proactively work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
• Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
• Quote projects and negotiate accurate required pricing
• Obtain ongoing training in both functional and technical skills

What will make you successful?
• General knowledge of Eaton electrical product and service capabilities
• General knowledge of key customers and channel access to key customer organizations within sales territory
• Knowledge of sales process and value-added sales techniques
• Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
• Contract management experience
• Negotiation skills/experience in using negotiation techniques to close orders
• Ability to put together a bill of material and pricing for moderate electrical systems applications
• Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
• Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
• Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
• Robust presentation, training and communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) 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.

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The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $123,750 -…