Senior Sales Engineer - Mission Critical

Senior Sales Engineer - Mission Critical

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Eaton’s North American Sales division is currently seeking a Senior Sales Engineer - Mission Critical to join its team. This position can be based in either Mountainside, NJ or New York, NY. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who reside outside a 50‑mile radius of these locations. This role focuses on mission‑critical products and solutions, primarily through selling service contracts to existing Eaton customers.

It also involves supporting the local service organization and sales team.

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
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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.

• 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 from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of experience within the electrical industry or in technical sales
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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 $ – $. 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 an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender…