Senior Outside Sales Engineer

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is seeking a Senior Outside Sales Engineer for a home‑based position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Wichita, KS; relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants living outside this radius.

The Senior Outside Sales Engineer sells assigned product lines to targeted customers in assigned market areas, achieving sales goals with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing sales and technical assistance to distributors, contractors, end users, and electrical group personnel.
• Offering accurate information for order entry and ensuring quality issues reach management.
• Supporting distributor inventory management by recommending product stocking levels.
• Delivering timely reports and market intelligence competitors and customer preferences.
• Planning promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel.
• Preparing and presenting bids and quotations using company pricing and delivery guidelines.

Required (Basic)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of electrical industry experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in the United States without future corporate sponsorship.
• Knowledge of key customers within sales territories.
• Strong time management, presentation, and planning skills.
• Proficiency with Eaton electrical products and services.
• Effective customer relationship management and sales technique.
• Experience with Bid manager and Vista.
• Understanding of market trends, industry issues, and competitors.
• Teamwork skills and ability to leverage support personnel.
• Travel up to 25%.

The base salary ranges from $101,250 to $148,500, with target sales performance incentive potential.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants. Employment decisions are based on 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 legally protected status. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment, considering qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history in accordance with applicable laws.

Disability‑related accommodations may be requested by contacting 1‑800‑836‑6345.

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, welfare, retirement, and paid/unpaid time off. Additional details are available at the Eaton Benefits Overview link.