Outside Sales Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Lathrup Village, MI

5d•$85,200 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's North American Sales Division is currently seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to join our team. This position will be based in our Southfield, MI office and will cover the greater Detroit area, with a focus on power distribution solutions for the residential and light commercial markets. This exciting opportunity includes responsibility for executing sales plans, developing key customer and channel partner relationships, and supporting technical sales activities within Eaton's Electrical Sector. The role combines customer engagement, specification interpretation, quotation support, distributor development, and collaboration with multiple internal teams. 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
Minimum (1) one year of experience in a technical or commercial field
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Southfield, MI. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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