Sales Representative

Eaton Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

17d•$86,000 - $126,000•Remote

About The Position

Eaton’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions Group (GEIS) is seeking a Sales Representative for the Baton Rouge, Louisiana territory. This is a home-based, field sales role, and candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Baton Rouge. The role develops and executes a Regional Operating Plan using input from channel partners and end users, with an emphasis on buying-agent activities, channel conversions, specification influence, and new product introduction opportunities. No relocation is offered. GEIS designs and delivers low-voltage electrical and electromechanical infrastructure solutions for critical environments, including power distribution and control, lighting, cable and wire management, mechanical support systems, enclosures, communications, and prefabricated solutions. Its products serve industrial, commercial, and institutional markets, including oil and gas, utilities, data centers, manufacturing, and construction. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. The position is eligible for a sales incentive plan, and a company vehicle is provided. Salary is a general guideline and may depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least two years of inside or outside sales experience in the electrical industry or a related industrial field.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Currently reside within 50 miles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; relocation is not offered.
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technical Sales, or a related field from an accredited university.
Sales experience in the electrical industry, piping and valves, or heavy industrial equipment.
Experience selling into industrial markets, including end users, contractors, and/or distributors.

Responsibilities

Develop a territory sales plan to increase market share and obtain orders for existing and new products, meeting or exceeding assigned quotas.
Create demand and specifications for Crouse-Hinds/B-Line products among potential and assigned industrial, electrical contractor, constructor, architect/engineer, and government accounts.
Plan and allocate time for sales activities with distributors, major accounts, and major jobs in the assigned territory or accounts based on sales potential.
Maintain adequate records to manage selling activities and expenses and ensure proper care of assigned Crouse-Hinds/B-Line property.
Stay familiar with competitors’ products and prices and continually increase knowledge of Crouse-Hinds/B-Line products and their application advantages for customer needs.
Conduct user investigations and provide training and support to Crouse-Hinds/B-Line sales teams and focused distributors.