Lead Sales Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Burien, WA

22d•$148,200 - $218,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton's North American Sales Division is currently seeking a Lead Sales Engineer to join its team. This hybrid role is based out of our Tukwila, WA location and will cover the Seattle metropolitan area, with a focus on power distribution solutions for large, complex construction projects. A company vehicle is provided! This exciting opportunity offers the ability to build customer relationships, execute sales plans, and leverage business analytics to drive account growth. The role also provides significant impact through the development of technical proposals, resolution of customer issues, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Five (5)+ years of experience selling, engineering, or marketing complex engineering solutions in a technical or commercial field
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.
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 75 miles of Tukwila, WA (98168) will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical limitation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of electrical industry sales experience
Knowledge of Seattle area electrical contractors and electrical distributors.
Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment including load centers, group metering, and disconnects for residential construction projects.
Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment including switchboards, panelboards, automatic transformer switches, safety switches, dry type distribution transformers for commercial construction projects.
Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment including low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage switches, and medium voltage motor starting solutions used in large commercial construction and industrial projects

Responsibilities

Build, develop, and maintain relationships with key accounts including electrical contractors, channel partners, and strategic end user customers to drive sales growth and become a trusted advisor for assigned accounts
Develop and execute account plans using customer insights, data, and market knowledge.
Interpret electrical plans and specifications to develop competitive proposals, including pricing, bills of material, and scope clarifications.
Partner with internal experts to deliver customer‑centric power distribution solutions.
Collaborate with product, operations, channel, pricing, inside sales, and project teams across the full order lifecycle.
Resolve technical, quality, and post‑order issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
Adapt sales strategies to changing market conditions, pricing, and delivery requirements.
Continuously build technical, commercial, and business expertise through ongoing learning.